Rebels seize city as Rigaud forces retreat after massacre
Rebels entered the city at 2 a.m. on June 23, catching weak resistance and unleashing a slaughter that lasted until 11 a.m. General Rigaud arrived from the outposts with reinforcements, but the attackers pursued him to the mountains. About 59 or 60 rebels and their troops were captured and shot. Citizens fled in terror, imploring ships in the harbor for protection.
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Gaud Trath
Rigaud
Avleaaly
Imufluere
President's Answer to Ohio Tammany Society Letter
A June 1811 dispatch from Washington reproduces an Ohio Tammany Society address urging support for national rights amid European belligerence. The document notesDiplomatic pressures on central commerce and the need for decisive presidential action. The exchange, signed by Edward Tyfin and Samuel Williams, leans on unity and steadfast national welfare.
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Tammany Society
Columbian Order
Fames
Madison
United States
Edi&s
Europe
Edward Tifyin
Samuel Williams
Sec’ Ry
Tammany Society of Wigwam
Ohio
Cabinet Council Before President's Virginia Departure
A Washington dated letter notes a cabinet council held prior to the President's move to Virginia for several months. Supposedly Mr Foster's powers are limited to resident ministerial duties. It also states Mr Barlow will sail for France soon with no trunks yet packed.
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Washington
Virginia
Foster
Letter from Washington to Editor on Federalists retreat
Washington City correspondent notes leaders preparing for travel to Annapolis aboard the Constitution bound for France. Mr Warden American consul at Bordeaux accompanies them, Mr Monroe to leave later. Letter suggests Federalists are routed but unclear where a rally may occur.
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Washington City
Vic. Argus
Dasted
Vic
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Annapolis
France
Warden
Bordeaux
Monroe
General Wade Hampton Leaves Washington for the South
From Washington on July 23 General Wade Hampton departed the city for the southward while General Wilkinson remained in Washington.
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Wade Hampton
Wilkinson
Washington Letter Notes Delays in Dispatches and Land Sale
A July 13 letter from Washington to a Boston gentleman discusses Mr. Foster seizing a horse, the ongoing England settlement talks, and the Prince Ernest Packet delay affecting Mrs Forte. It cites newspaper chatter on Franco-British relations, a proclamation selling Mississippi land, and a Virginia preacher predicting a 1812 catastrophe. The York paper adds a report on a New Orleans ship’s captured status and a France liaison.
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Prince Ernest
Forte
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Sandy Hook
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New England Mississippi Land Company
Boston Paper
France
Atalamte
Isle of
Rance
York
Disappointment in Army Leadership Over Wilkinson Command
A fragment alleges officers sought to pressure General Wilkinson to assume command in early May and May 5, claiming they acted to preserve harmony and discipline. The remarks praise the general’s character and esteem, while noting doubt about the propriety of the actions.
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Wilkinson
Possesy
Madison Address Endorsed by Society in Public Ventures
James Madison writes that justice remains the basis of policy and that the great body of citizens linked to the society will sustain the nation through trials. He thanks the society for its approbation of his role in public transactions and offers sincere acknowledgements and friendly support. Edward Tifft, grand sachem, signs.
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James Madison
Edward Tifft
Trial of Samuel Rose at Greensburgh for mail theft
In July 1811 Samuel Rose was tried for burglariously breaking into Abraham Horbach’s inn in Greensburgh and stealing mail letters. He pleaded guilty and received a sentence of ten years hard labor in Philadelphia’s penitentiary, with subsequent confinement if any term remained.
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Commonwealth
Samuel Rose
Greensburgh
Westmoreland
Abraham Harbach
United States
Abraham Hor ‘Ach
Phildelphia
Elias Wallen Marries Miss Fane Ann Davies in New York
Elias Wallen a merchant of this place weds Miss Fane Ann Davies in New York on a Sunday ceremony conducted by Rev Mr Lyetl.
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New-York
Lyetl
Elias Wallen
Fane Ann Davies
Auction notice for sugar coffee tea and bills on Charleston
The Subscribers offer for sale on accommodating terms to approved purchasers a quantity of Muscovado sugars some superior quality Alfag Prime Greene Coffee fresh Hyson Tea in qr boxes and bills on Charleston payable at the Union of Carolina Banke L C Cantelou and Brother Avgok ge.
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Charleston
Union of Carolina Banke
L. C. Cantelou & Brother
Avgok Ge
Broad Street Sale of Fancy Articles by Mrs Powers
Notices that Mrs Powers of Broad Street, near Judge Wilson's, offers for sale a wide range of fancy goods on August 9 on cash terms. Items include silks, bonnets, shawls, ribbons, gloves, lace, gloves, parasols, bags, and assorted millinery and sewing notions. The ad lists many fabrics and trims and notes sale is for cash only.
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India
Augusta merchant thanks citizens and advertises goods
The Subscriber expresses gratitude to Augusta residents for liberal patronage and notes skilled workmen. He lists items for sale including elegant watches, rings, pins, tea spoons, and watch parts. Tax collectors warn that executions will follow October's end for those in arrears, excluding 1811 collectors.
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Augusta
Isis
Notice Forewarning Against Trading Shand Notes
William Hunt senior warns all persons from trading notes of Shand issued to him and later traded to Colonel Thadius Beall. He asserts he has discharged these notes and all other notes Beall ever had of his. Dated January 31.
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George Willis
Col
Thadius Beall
Col. Beall
WM. Hunt
Sen’r
Collector's Sale of Land for 1810 Taxes in Multiple Counties
Tuesday next the gah day of Okbober will be sold at the Court house in Waynesboro at usual hours. Lands include 275 acres pine in Montgomery adjoining Hill. 2024 acres pine in Wilkinson No 9. 4025 acres pine in Wilkinson No 20. 2021 acres pine Wilkinson No 194. 100 acres third quality in Burke adjoining Brealeyne Beck. 2024 acres pine Wilkinson No 97. 405 acres pine Wilkinson. 202% acres third quality Wilkinson No 265. 109090 acres pine and swamp in Glynn granted to John Milton. Tax amounts vary from cents to dollars.
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Montgomery
Gente
Hill
Elitha Hanecock
Tex
Joseph Conner
Wilkinson County
Davis Moors
Benjamin Allen
Glynn
John Milton
Jackson
Robert Monfort
John
Braddock
Watham
Be Co Augotte
Real Estate of West Cookty Deceased in Georgia
Notice of sale of all real estate of West Cookty deceased in Georgia including three hundred acres near Pace's Ferry and 25 acre parcel by the Savannah River with three islands. Sold for heirs and creditors on one and two year credit with bonds, security, and mortgage. Applicants seek leave to sell Hart's Creek lands part of Lowe deceased estate for heirs' benefit. Curtis Lowe and W Slaten sign as executors and guardian. December 8, 2108.
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Georgia
Savannah River
Jorade
Columbia County
Hart’s Creek
Hart
Lowe
Curtis Lowe
W. Slaten
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