Case of the Ocean memoir argues for American neutrality rights
Translated memoir from D B Ward enounces that the American brig Ocean, 130 tons, from Boston to St Andero, was seized at Socoa despite documents and neutral status. It argues reprisals against US acts harmed nations’ rights, urging Paris Council of Prizes to restore the vessel and cargo and defend maritime law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Prizes
Paris
National Intelligencer
Ocean
D. 8. Wanpen
Confin
Gintlemen
Tone
John Hill
Boston
St. Andero
Spain
Socoa
Custom House
Iquipagey
Corful
St. Anders
Ville
France
United States
Shan
Council
Europe
U. States
U. S
Taus
Landing in Sicily and Bourbon surrender reported
London reports from Paris and Dutch papers up to the 11th detail a Sicily landing by Neapolitan and Corsican troops under Meffissa and Duchaffa with King observing from a barge. Gusts hindered further progress but detachments reached San Stefano and Scarlette before returning. Isle of Bourbon capitulated to British arms on July 6, losses listed. Bourbons caused only minor casualties in the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Sicily
Pialo
Meffissa
Neapolitan Chaffeurs
Scarlette
San Stefano
Duchaffa
Stuart
San Stefano T
Pintimilia
Calabria
Ile of Bourbon
Parkinsons
Biell
Keating
Isle of Bourbon
Buonaparte
Amonnte
Liverpool
Early 19th Century Florida Tensions and Territorial Shifts
Extracted letter from Washington Mississippi Territory dated October 30, 1810 discusses Florida’s status and appeals for U.S. policy action. It notes possible moves toward self government, a convention in Baton Rouge, and potential expeditions against Mobile and Pensacola. Mentions Col. Covington’s command changes along the Florida line and shifts in regional military leadership.
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Washington
Misssippi
Florida
U. States
Britain
Baton Rouge
Mobile
Pensacola
U. S
Washington Missisippi
Col. Covington
Elmer
Ito
Fort Adems
Col. Cishing
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Napoleon the Great
B. Warden
New York
New-York Gazette
Portugal
Boston Exchange Cojffie-House Books
Constellation
Leeds
Lisbon
Wm. Jarvis
Villa Franca
Mape
England
Ireland
Cadiz
O'Donnell
Romana
Estremadura
Lord Wellington
Bricith
Lifven
Steddiford
Armstrong
Napoleon
Brest
Towlon
Perbrng
Eigedier
Grawford
Corunga
Ocober
Opersto
Capiz
O&ober
O’donne
Pamas
Shuart
Tarragona
Ger. O’donnel
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