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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1814
Page
2
Reports say the enemy focuses on New Orleans with expected defeat news to follow. A convoy of 40 coastal ships near Savannah was sighted after leaving Aancha, and cotton prices firm at 1.42, tobacco 6.25 7.00, salt 3.75. Advertisements to appear in Monday supplement.
An officer’s letter details the Pensacola operation with Major General Andrew Jackson, describing storming the town, flag signals, and surrender of the fort. The account notes British and Spanish defenders, Choctaw allies, and the escape of Col. Nichols, while hinting at broader movements toward Orleans and Mobiles with 15,000 troops in a southern frontier buildup.
December 25 notes a regular monthly meeting for installation of officers and important business at the Lodge Room. Also a separate church pew rental notice and a broad list of goods for sale or shipment, including Havannah cigars, brandy, claret, dry goods, and hardware items from Lafitte & W. Bruis, with a December 23 arrival date.
On the 14th inste the following vessels proceeded from the Chesapeake for this Island to rendezvous at Negril Bay form an expedition against St Augustine or New Orleans under the command of rear admiral Mal.
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