Early 19th Century Congressional Expenditure Act
The document records appropriations for printers and contingent expenses of the two Houses of Congress totaling eight thousand eight hundred dollars and for paying Aaron Greeley to survey private claims in Michigan Territory amounting to five thousand five hundred sixty five dollars and ninety-three cents. It confirms these funds to be drawn from unappropriated treasury monies and notes approval by Speaker William H. Crawford on May 16, 1813.
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District of
Detroit
Michigan
House of Representatives
Wm. H. Crawford
Senate
Melancholy Intelligence From General Harrison Letter
A distressing dispatch from Head Quarters Carrying River dated January 1813 reports a defeat near the river Basin by British and Indian forces with 6 artillery pieces. The victory caused heavy losses, scattered troops, and a rapid march to regroup, with authorities insisting the situation remains recoverable and actions to rally forces continue.
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Meigs
Ohio
Lower Sandusky
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Winchester
Seville
Thad
Andrews
Ohio Regiment
Payne
Perkins
Cotgrove
Rasin
Upper Sandusky
Extract of Gen. Harrison letter January 19 1813
An extract from a letter dated Lower Sandusky January 19 1813 reports Gen. Winchester at the Rapids since January 10 and a detachment pushed to the river Raisin. The writer fears Colonels Lewis and Allen may be overpowered and plans to visit Winchester’s camp that night.
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Harrison
Lower Sandusky
Winchester
Raisin
Lewis and Allen
Letters on the River Raisin Engagement Reach Petersburg
A Petersburg letter quotes Henry Clay from Chillicothe about Gen. Harrison’s river Raisin battle. It notes 600 American prisoners, British and Indian numbers, and that a delayed Indian detachment affected the outcome. Harrison seeks Rapid deployment and a flag of truce at Malden, with hope of renewed American advances.
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Chillicothe
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Haron
Winchester
Lewis
Garrett
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Malden
Emperor Arrives at Thuilleries After Return Tracked
Paris dispatch reports His Majesty the Emperor reaching the Palace of the Thuilleries at 11 o clock on the night of the 18th. The approach of his return was announced earlier that day by artillery roars marking the event.
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Emperor
Palace of the Thuilleries
Rollies of Artillery
Pennsylvania Senate Rejects Frigate and Sloop Bill
The Senate of Pennsylvania rejected the House bill to fund a frigate and sloop of war with only four votes in favor.
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Senate of Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Madison and Gerry Named President and Vice President
Congress confirms James Madison as President and Elbridge Gerry as Vice President for four years starting March. A report notes shortages in Kingston with poor bread and salt prices while Canadian prospects loom. Deserters describe British and Glengarry troop movements and fear of an American attack with more deserters crossing the ice in recent days.
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Senate
James Madison
United States
Elbridge Gerry
House
Kingston
Canada
Glengary Regt
Winchester Report at War Prisoner Claims Stir Washington
Letters from Buffaloe and nearby areas say General Winchester is not killed as Ohio reports but is among prisoners taken by the British. The city remains unsure which account to credit and hopes the British report proves correct.
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Buffaloe
Winchester
Ohio
Private Correspondence from Early 1813 War Dispatches
Reports from Cantonment near Buffalo and Meadville describe General Winchester as a prisoner of war with flanks ready to march. British naval movements at Kingston and Norfolk are noted, including frigate reinforcements and militia mobilization across Norfolk and surrounding counties.
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WV. Y
Black Rock
Cole Beerstler
Winchester
Fort George
Fort Erie
Miami
American vessel sighted six ships near Grand Bank
Lieutenant Gamble of the U S navy reported from New London that an American vessel reached Holmes Hole and spoke six ships off the Grand Bank of Newfoundland fifteen days ago.
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New London
Gamble
U. States’navy
Holmes’ Hole
Grand Bank
Newfoundland
Russian Emperor Offered Mediation for Peace, Report Says
Private correspondence from Washington reports rumors that the Russian emperor offered mediation between Britain and the United States. It also notes Sweden’s strong displeasure over French privateers fitted in American ports, accused of plundering Swedish commerce and citizens.
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Washington
Russia
Great Britain
Sweden
Legislator Introduces St Clair Pension Bill
Mr. Smith of Franklin county has introduced in the House a bill granting Gen. Arthur St Clair 200 dollars immediately and 200 dollars per annum for life. The proposal is praised as highly honorable and is hoped to obtain an unanimous vote.
Admiral Warren orders Chesapeake blockade of vessels to Spain and Portugal
Admiral Warren stops several ships bound to Spain and Portugal and orders them back as he declares the Chesapeake in a rigorous blockade. The action appears sudden and hard to explain if the blockade is not meant to be permanent, raising questions about Britain’s provision and a possible French fleet influence in the Chesapeake.
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