Frontier War Preparations and Indian Alliances Urged
A 19th century memo warns a swift campaign against hostile tribes from the Mississippis to the Arkansass. It calls for 3000 mounted men, ready by April, with reliable supplies and a centralized superintendent to manage relations with tribes. It argues block houses near settlements are impractical and stresses protection of frontier towns and forts from Mackinac to Illinois and Missouri.
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Ile
Ninots
Mississippi River
Ouy
Allinons
Mackinac
Arkansas
Earl
L.teey
Eupore
Shoal Creek
Tea
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Mississippi
Chicago
Fort Clarke
Beatie
Madison
Johnson
fort-Shelby
Setlémenis
Court Martial Trial Set in City for Me Generel
A court martial proceeding is scheduled in this city to try a person referred to as Me. Generel on unspecified charges. The exact case name and jurisdiction are unclear from the fragment.
Court to Close Session With Condemnation Verdict Soon
Fragment from a legal report notes that the court will end its session in a few days with a verdict of condemnation. The text references tables and specifications related to the case in Nice.
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Nice
British Prize Ship Equity Arrives at Portsmouth
The privateer Equity with Prize-master Jo Lowns arrived at Portsmouth from Gloucester after sailing from Nov 27. It was captured December 5 in Italy and sent to Quebec with about 120 barrels of wine and other goods. Passengers in the eastern Mail Stage report General Maitland and officers bringing rum, sugar, and coffee as prizes.
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Valu Eed
York
Escharige Coffee
Boston
Messis
Ba Bang
Tarver &Co
Equity
Jo Lowns
Prits
Theiprivateer
Orlando
Joseph Badson Corfilander
Gloucester
Laly
Quebec
Kees Howinen
Maitland
Jaden
Portsmouth
Army bill pits five regiments in Maryland House
Bantry reports on January 19 that information from Annapolis indicates the state army bill has been sent to the House of Delegates for five regiments. The note reflects ongoing legislative action affecting military organization.
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Bantry
Wwe
Annapolis
House of Delégates
Memorandum from New Orleans during Gen Jackson siege
Extract of a letter dated December 23 1814 from Mr Beverly Chew New Orleans to his wife in Abingdon describing arrests fortifications and concentrations of Tennessee and Kentucky troops around the city. It notes 3000 Keene troops two black regiments 5000 Tennesseans 300 horsemen from Natchez and reports no news from the enemy with a hopeful tone for Providence and the defence.
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Beverly Chew
New-Orleans
Jackson
Providence
Keene
Natchez
Abingdon
Nashville
Washington City
Tennessee
Kentucky
Augusta Citizens Hear News of Defeat of Enemy Near New Orleans
A Friday gathering in Augusta features a report from the Savannah mail confirming the defeat of the enemy near New Orleans. The company, including Mr. M Coy and Colonel Appling, applauds the intelligence as a sign of triumph and patriotic spirit.
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Wis
Etaddings
Augusta
Orleans
M-Coy
Hsionan
Savannah
Ny Orleans
For Sale Items Include Coffees Wines Glassware and More
Auction notice lists 50 bags prime green coffees 36 bundles Gerdian hammer steel 410 casks LYP Tencriff wine 35 crates B and G plates and boxes of tumblers and patterns. Also 12 Swedish allum Swedes iron bale cloths 75 CSE Teal Holland gin 12 bottles and 800 bushels ground salt plus bills from Philadelphia.
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Gerdian Hammer
Tencriff
Deserters Report Enemy Strength and Hope for Peace
Extracts from General Carrall dated January 6 describe enemy forces near Plaquemine with eight regiments including two African units, estimated total around 6400 plus marine corps and artillery. reinforcements from Kentucky arrive, city safety affirmed, and hopes for offensive action and possible peace grow amid reports of British retreat and potential captures.
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Tive
Kentucky
Jackson
Mississippi
Plaquemine
Louisiana
Pittsburgh
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the National
Intelligencery
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Rand
Mississippiy
Rocky River
Ouisconsing
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Volsovoines
Dickson
Ane Gu Corps
Detroit
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Superior
Grand Portage
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Mille
Chicago Bay
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Platt
Republic
Shawanees
Dela
Mexico
Canada
From
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N M'qéiin, Joby M'Qiii
NasuvVinlle
Wim
Momemet
Thomas Picton
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Gov. Blount
Carrall
Fron
Orléans
Clarion
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