Congress Approves Printing and Contingent Expenses Bill
The act appropriates funds for the printing and contingent expenses of the two houses of Congress, totaling eight thousand eight hundred dollars, plus five thousand five hundred sixty five dollars and ninety three cents for surveying private claims in Michigan. Payments drawn from unappropriated treasury monies. Approval by Speaker Wm. Crawford and Senate President pro tempore on May 16, 1813.
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Aaron Greeley
District of
Detroit
Michigan
House of Representatives
Wm. H. Crawford
Senate
An 1813 military dispatch from Carrying River engages battles north of the Rapids
A letter from Gen. Harrison to Gov. Meigs recounts the Seville defeat and retreat toward the river Basin. It notes 250 reinforcements, heavy casualties, and Omar Johnson reporting 40 to 50 survivors. Reinforcements and a rapid march are described, with hope of a swift junction and renewed action.
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North Western Army
Meigs
Ohio
River
Lower Sandusky
Col. Lewis
Winchester
Seville
Thad
Andrews
Ohio Regiment
Payne
Perkins
Cotgrove
Rasin
Upper Sandusky
War era letter from Gen Harrison date January 19 1813
Extract from a letter addressed by Gen Harrison from Lower Sandusky dated January 19 1813 notes Gen Winchester at the Rapids since January 10 and pushing toward the river Raisin. It mentions plans to join his camp that night and expresses fear that Colonels Lewis and Allen may be overpowered.
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Harrison
Lower Sandusky
Winchester
Raisin
Lewis and Allen
Letters from Chillicothe on the River Raisin engagement
A Petersburg reader includes Henry Clay’s letter from Chillicothe detailing Gen. Harrison’s River Raisin battle. The report notes British and Indian forces overmatch American troops, prisoners taken, and hopes for a swift occupation of the Rapids, with Ohio militia en route to reinforce.
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Washington City
Henry Clay
Chillicothe
Raisin
Harrison
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Meigs
Haron
Winchester
Lewis
Garrett
Ohio
Malden
Emperor Arrives at Palace of the Thuilleries
Paris reports that His Majesty the Emperor reached the Palace of the Thuilleries at eleven o clock on the night of the 18th amid artillery salutes announcing his return, marking the close of his travels.
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Emperor
Palace of the Thuilleries
Rollies of Artillery
Pennsylvania Senate Rejects Frigate Bill Vote Count Four
The Senate of Pennsylvania rejected the House bill to build a Frigate and Sloop of War with only four affirmative votes.
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Senate of Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Madison and Gerry Elected President and Vice President
The Senate and House opened the electoral returns and announced James Madison as President and Elbridge Gerry as Vice President for four-year terms starting March. The report notes wartime conditions at Kingston with scarce provisions and deserters fearing attack, plus observations on British plans and military movements.
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Senate
James Madison
United States
Elbridge Gerry
House
Winchester Not Killed Said to Be Prisoner of British
Letters from Buffaloe and vicinity state Gen. Winchester is not dead but among prisoners taken by the British. The city remains uncertain which report to credit and hopes the British account is true.
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H. M
Southampton
St. Salvador
U.S
Vixen
Little Island
James Lucas Yeo
Nassau
Rhodian
Kingston
Canada
Glengary Vegt
Buffaloe
Winchester
Ohio
Private Correspondence from 1813 War Reports Around Buffalo
Letters describe General Winchester reportedly captured at Fort George or Fort Erie en route to parole. News from Sac ket's Harbor and Meadville cites Kingston troops limited to six to seven hundred and poor supply, with rumors of Buffaloe volunteers attacking Fort Erie and ships building at Niagara. Norfolk letters note reinforced British squadron, landing prisoners, and Norfolk militia mobilizing to oppose.
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WV. Y
Black Rock
Cole Beerstler
Winchester
Fort George
Fort Erie
Miami
Sacket’s Harbor
Kingston
Harrissure
Lester
Meadville
Buffaloe
Straits of Niagara
Fort Malden
American vessel near Holmes Hole reports British fleet sighting
Lieutenant Gamble of the United States Navy passed through Philadelphia with news dated January 29 1813. He reported that an American vessel arrived at Holmes Hole spoke six ships off the Grand Bank of Newfoundland fifteen days prior.
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New London
Gamble
U. States’navy
Holmes’ Hole
Grand Bank
Newfoundland
Russian Emperor Offers Mediation for Britain Peace
Washington dispatch reports a whispered claim that the Russian emperor may offer mediation to secure peace between Great Britain and the United States. It also notes Sweden’s protest over French privateers fitted in U.S. ports plundering Swedish trade.
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Washington
Russia
Great Britain
Sweden
Franklin county man introduces pension bill for Gen Saint Clair
Mr. Smith of Franklin county introduces in the House a bill granting Gen. Arthur St Clair two hundred dollars immediately and two hundred dollars per year for life. The proposal is described as highly honorable and is hoped to receive unanimous support.
Admiral Warren Orders Chesapeake Blockade Vessels Back
Admiral Warren stopped several vessels bound for Spain and Portugal and ordered them to return. He announced the Chesapeake is under a rigorous blockade. The ships returned, and the move raises questions about whether the blockade is permanent or a temporary measure tied to a French fleet scenario.
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Chesapeake
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