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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1809

Page

3

Georgia Map Prospects and Embargo Support News

The Augusta issue reports on European events including Napoleon and Spain, with U S reactions and embargo policy. It notes resignations of Boston port officials and calls for unity, support for the embargo, and readiness to defend the nation. It mentions a forthcoming Georgia map by MAPS and a committee report urging patriotism and constitutional loyalty.

William Barnett Europe Keferved Mary

Congress Intelligence Letter Exchange With Britain Revealed

A report to Congress discusses letters between British Secretary Canning and American envoy Pinkney. It notes that Pinkney’s reply arrived later and, once published, could mislead about verbal exchanges. The CHRONICLE cor rectangle records the public airing of the full correspondence as of January 17.

Congress Ate Mr. Canning Mr. Pinkney Wmhifler London U.S Great Britain Pinkney Canning

Public dispute over duel threats between Hampton and Spencer

A 1809 exchange reveals a dispute after a race ended with threats of a pistol duel. Spencer notes public rumors he was sent after the affray and recounts letters proposing a formal test of honor with pistols at dawn. Hampton delays, allegedly avoiding準. The record includes witnesses Joseph Winn and Samuel Head and dates January 27 and January 8, 1809.

Henry P. Hampton Hampton Spencer Henry Hampton Thomas Spencer Savannuah Joseph Winn Samuel Pitts

Richmond Jockey Club Subscriptions and Meeting Notice

Subscribers to the Richmond Jockey Club are urged to pay their dues before the start of the races. Treasurer James Hamilton notes meetings at Hamilton's Morlay place on the upcoming Friday at 7 PM and at Wm. Myre’s esquire on the following Wednesday evening. By order of the Club. February rr.

Richmond Tharthey James Hamilton N.B Jas. Hamilton’s Morlay Wm. Mtyre Esgr

Phoenix Fire Office Savannah Notice

Public notice from Phoenix Fire Office in Savannah dated February rr. ks details the matter, but the legible text provides limited readable facts about the notice scope or deadline. Further readable specifics are not available in the fragment.

Law Office Announces Expanded Practice in Ocmulgee Circuit

The subscriber informs creditors with claims against residents of the New Purchases that he will extend his practice to the counties of the Ocmulgee Circuit. Orders from distant merchants sent to Milledgeville will be promptly attended to and executed with punctuality and good faith. February 11. Hiram Sterrs.

Ocmalpee Milledge Villey

Richmond County Tax Revenues and District Meetings 1809

Notice to citizens of Richmond County announcing tax revenue collection for 1809 with district meetings at multiple local sites and dates in February March and April. Includes requests to district captains for lists of inhabitants and an application to Burke County Interior Court to sell 350 acres of land belonging to James Oliver and others.

Richmond County Wm. Langstreet Esq Difri Homse Joseph Hendeson Harrisburg Wm. M‘tyre Esq James Futcher James Collins John D’antignac Interior Court Burke Icave Aid County Cantain Hughes B. Byne Maac Oliver James Oliver John Moore

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