Fort Niagara Assault and Fort George Dispatches
General Orders report Lt. General Drummond praising the assault on Fort Niagara carried out by 100th Regiment Grenadier Company Royals and 41st Battalion troops, with 65 enemy killed and 950 captured. Col. Murray wounded, Lt. Lewis killed, and praise for Lt. Dawson and Capt. Fawcett for decisive actions. Militia support noted. recommendations to honor participants and annex command moneys to Fort George.
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H.Q Utrera Canapa
Vrummord
Fort Niagara
Nowlan
100Th Regt
Murray
Grenadier
Royals
41St Regt
100Th Régt
Col. Hamilton
Dawson
100Th
Fawcett
100Th Grenadiers
Deumamond
Gems
Riwllia
Royal Scots
Gordons
Friend
Ral
Dewist
Jim Lewis
Rials
Litas Drummond
Rial
Vincent
Thiamin
Tadgenente
Hamilton
106Th Regt
Ootom
Gand
Fort George
Wilton
Conmandast
Croft
Euibera
Fort Niagara Capture Reported by Army Officers
A fragment reports the seizure of ordnance, clothing, and supplies at Fort Niagara. Lt. Col. J. Harvey and Capt. Foster and an aide-de-camp conveyed the details while traveling through town with American colors this morning.
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J. Harvey
D.A. CG
Foster
Fort Niagara
Great Naval Victory Reported by Boston Palladium
Intelligence from Plymouth states Admiral Youre engaged the enemy capturing TEN SAIL OF THE LINE and driving two ashore. Admiral Young pursued from Deal on Nov 4 to the Dutch coast. Reports suggest Scheldt or Texel fleets contested. debate in Parliament notes Holland independence as key policy. Bremmeh under Russian hands since Oct 26 after French seizure.
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Ad. Young
Deal
Scheldt
Bonaparte
Holland
Bremeh
Sailors report captures and battle damage near Orpheus
New York dispatch says four sailors from Rolla and a brig were captured by Loire and placed aboard the Orpheus. They claim the Orpheus suffered heavy losses after a clash with the President under Commodore Rodgers, with 62 killed or wounded and the captain of the Orpheus reportedly leg-shot. The crew was later taken to Block Island and bound for Bermuda to repair.
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New
Commodore Rodgers
Mr. Copp
Pigott
Bermuda
Mary brings Paris news from Bordeaux and ports
The Mary arrives from Bordeaux with dispatches for government and editor newsletters. Paris rumors mention a Mannheim peace congress with listed leaders, stock changes, and mobilization estimates as France braces for possible invasion and tax increases.
US House Receives French Relations Report From Secretary
The President transmits to the House a report from the Secretary of State in response to their resolution. The document details relations with France and outlines diplomatic context and actions under discussion.
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House of Representatives of
United States
House of
Madison State Dept Report on French Minister Appointed
The Secretary of State informs Congress of requests from the 11th Congress for details the President may share about the French government and the status of the United States envoy. He reports on whether the minister plenipotentiary was accredited and the timing of his accreditation and progress of negotiations.
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United States
Letter Record From Monroe on 1813 Crawford Communications
A Department of State summary dated January 18 1814 notes a letter from Mr Crawford to the Secretary of State dated August 15 1813, enclosing one to the Duke of Bas sano dated July 27 and his reply of August 1, plus an extract from Crawford to the Secretary of State dated September 8, 1813.
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Crawford
Duke of
Bassano
James Monroe
Department of State
Paris 1813 diplomatic note from Crawford to Monroe
A fragmentary 1813 letter from Mr. Crawford in Paris to Mr. Monroe as Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States discusses arrival, a note to the Duke of Badassby, and an answer dated Dresden. Enclosures include copies of the note and response with formal salutations.
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Crawford
Monroe
Paris
Duke of Bad ¥Assby
United States
Dresden
WMBH
Jilled Monroe
Crawford Named Minister Plenipotentiary to France
Paris July 27 183 Crawford announced by US President as Minister Plenipotentiary to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of the French and King of Italy. Bassano replies in Dresden August 1813 stating reception and credentials will be arranged. Letter notes delays due to war and Bassano’s absence, with Crawford awaiting further communications and passport matters.
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Crawford
Duke of Bassato
Paris
Lorp
United States of América
Italy
United States of America
WM. H. Crawford
Duke of
Bassano
Dresden
France
United States
Mission to Gottenburg Named for Sweden Meeting
Washington January 20 officials announce a commission to Gottenburg to meet British commissioners under a recently accepted overture. John Quincy Adams James A Bayard Henry Clay Jonathan Russell Rhode Island named as envoys with other envoys to Sweden.
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Washington Ciy
Gottenburg
John Quincy Adams
Russia
James A. Baydrd
Henry Clay
Jonathan Rugsellot
Rhode Island
U. States
Angl
Senate
Great Britain
JoxatTuan Russach
Eitraondiaay
Sweden
Henry Clay Resigns as Speaker of the House
Henry Clay yesterday resigned from his position as Speaker of the House of Representatives, ending his tenure in the pivotal role and prompting a succession process within the chamber.
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Stathomas
House of Representatives
National Intel Officers Take Leave in Affecting Manner
In a touching farewell Nat Intel officers depart after long service. The scene reflected deep respect as they parted with colleagues and officials expressing gratitude for their dedication and contributions.
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U. States
Nat. Intel
Langdon Cheves Appointed Beaker of the House
Langdon Cheves of South Carolina is appointed to a position in the House of Representatives amid a vote reflecting support from Felix Grandy and others. The record notes Cheves’ character and pledge to fulfill the duties of the new role.
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Langdon Ceves
S. Carolina
Gaby Oaligntl
Langdon Cheves
Felix Grandy
Tey
Dispatches Report Fort Hawkins Indirectly Celebrated
A fragment from 1814 shows a formal naval style communication praising the governor and detailing dispatches from Gene Floyd. The text notes reinforcement plans and cordial salutes as part of a military probe of conduct and gallantry. The tone hints at official titles and a formal closing from Thos Pinckny to Gov Early.
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Gene Floyd
Milton
Pinckny
Desperate Indian assault repelled at Fort Defiance line
Major General Pinckney reports a dawn attack by a large hostile Indian force at CAMP DEFIANCE. Despite centinels fired upon and lines pressed, officers and troops including Capt. Thomas artillery Capt. Adams riflemen and Capt. Brosnax guard repelled the charge. Hardin and Newnan among the fallen, staff aided, and a pursuit followed toward Calebee swamp with casualties and bravery noted.
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Chatahoechie
Pinckney
Thomas
Adams
Brosnax
Watson
Freeman
Booth
Cleveland
Duke Hamilton
Meriwetheris
Lord
Hamilton
Calebee Swamn
Ureible
Col. Newnan
Hardin
Forders
Let
Pace
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Baynes
Gen. WA
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Palladium
Jan.a
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Isaac
Bordeaux
Mercantile Advertiser
Manheim
Duke of Vicenza
Caulincourt
Lord Aberdeen
England
Prince Metternich
Austria
Prussia
James Madison
Bas
Henry. Clay
Fort. Hawkins
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