Mexico independence and Cuba fate shape United States policy
The President’s message urged Congress to back Mexican independence as vital to the United States. It warned that Mexico’s fall to Britain or France would threaten Florida and the Gulf, while a free Mexico could curb Havana’s naval power and secure western commerce. The piece cites Vera Cruz, the Mississippi, and possible canal schemes as pivotal to national wealth and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Mexico
Sylign
Lewis
Empire of Mexico
New Orleans
Louisiana
U. States
U. S
Great Britain
France
Rome
Carthage
Republic
Floridas
Republc
England
Montezuma
Mississippi
Atlantic
Europe
Asia
Afric
West Indies
South America
East Florida
Ydeatan
Cuba
Havannah
Lepican
Spain
Ferdinand
Ferdinand the
Union
de Havannay
Uniteds States
Texas
Catorce
St. Louis Polesi
Vera Cruz
Empire of
la Vera Cruz
Philadelphia
New- York
Natchez
East Indies
Darien
Vecaragua
de la Burpadura
Cape Horn
Amerigus
British Squadron Visited New York Harbor Threatens US Navy
A July 47 dispatch warns Commodore Rodgers of a powerful British squadron approaching New York, claiming the force could overpower the United States Navy in the west. The letter, received by the Navy Agent from the New London Revenue Cutter commander, details the alert and urges caution for safe harbor or diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rodgers
Navy
New London
U. S
Eagle
New_ London
Sailers Spot English Fleet Near Lightship
Frederick Lee of the Cutter Eagle reports sighting a squadron near the Light, describing three ships including a two decker of about seventy four guns and another frigate to the south. He notes wind at eight to four and wonders if the ships are English, sharing the encounter with you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Lee
Eagle
Ty Gin
Tony
News From Detroit to Florida Amid War News
The Army of Canada under Gen Hull reaches Detroit with vigor and promises swift action in Upper Canada. Reports from Savannah note Col Featherstone’s naval protection, while Florida holds as St Augustine remains contested. Seizures occur of funds and produce bound to British interests, with privateers fitting out and new commissions issued. The St Marys region experiences mixed governance, elections, and shifting loyalties as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of Canada
Hull
Detroit
England
Upper Canada
Rodgers
Florida
St. Augustine
St. Mary’s
Nassau
N. P
St. Mary’s River
Fernandinos
Logan, Lenox, &Co
Daniel Stewart
Chevelier
K. Florida
Stewart
Anclia
Georgia Electors and resignation from congressional race
John Pray of Bryan County announces he will decline a seat in the next U.S. Congress. He cites long militia service and current command over the Bryan Liberty and Mintosh counties regiment. Pray says the nation’s war with Great Britain requires his continued military duties and he cannot withdraw at this time. He thanks supporters and urges newspapers to print the notice. July 27, 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
MiIntosh
Great Britain
Congress
John Pray
Bryan County
N. B
Milledgeville
Augusta Chronicle
Washington Monitor
A Civil Dispute Over 1810 Elberton War of Words
In 1810 at Etheron military school Col Newnan expelled Mr Chisolm for refusing guard duty and a later confrontation led to claims and denials about injuries and a controversial exchange. Major Williams and Lt. Col. M. Kinne recount tangled meetings with Capt. Longstreet and Capt. Pope, with several certificates and denials from Beach and Laval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Chisolin
Col. Newnan
Chisolm
Log
Longstreet
Maj. Williams
M'Kinne
Capt. Longstree
Beac
Jones
Elberton
Beach
Augusta
Brex
Capt. Pope
Hay
Deni
Mr. Beach
Pope
Cone
Albert Brux
Majors Williams
Mr Kinne
Laval
Maj
M.kinne
Lavil
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Clarion
Pallimore Register
London
Porto Rico
St. Domingo
U.S
New York
Fr i
Savannah
Col
Feowp
Kenderland
Col. Smith
América
Savarnth
Washington
Vixen
Gadsden
State OF
Georgia
Chronicle
Messrs
Major
Ate
Mjor
Gine Tiiis
Perso
Major Laval
United States’ Army
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