Bank of the United States memorial seeks charter renewal in 1819
The memorial from Stockholders of the Bank of the United States urges Congress to renew the charter, arguing banks sustain public credit, government finances, and national prosperity. It notes the Bank's role in deposits, loans, and payments, and warns dissolution would harm credit and economy. Signed by President David Lennox, Philadelphia, December 16, 1819.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of Americas
Bank of the United States
Tenth Conquess
United States
Bank of the
Loané Tholg
Ithos
Europe
America
U.S
Tate
U. S
Treasury Department
David Lenox
Philadelphia
Prisoner of War Case for Lucien Bonaparte Reported
A ministerial paper notes Lucien Bonaparte may be held as a prisoner of war with his family and effects to be transported to this country. Drouet and a French corps move toward Almeida to support Maffena. A Maltese officer allegedly falls for Lucien’s eldest daughter. Moniteur reports Buffaco battle claims of victory by Maffena, while official details deny it and cite 7000 enemy casualties and large losses.
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London
Lucien Bonaparte
Malta
Paris
Moniteur
Drouet
Almeida
Maffena
Buffaco
Lisbon
Jes Rines
Wellington Dispatches Silence in Greenock Rumors
Reports from Greenock say no news has arrived from Lord Wellington for two weeks with no fresh intelligence. A Lisbon transport wrecked off Cork costs all hands save three. Rumors claim Maffena's retreat cut off or defeated with 20 000 dead and a French paper in Guernsey announcing his recall.
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Lord Wellington
Lisbon
Cork
Oporto
Lloyd’s
Mafféna
Maffena
Guernsey
Portugal
Liniers Captured Confirmed Amid South American Revolt
A Lancashire letter dated November 1 reports Captain of the Nathan from Buenos Ayres confirms Liniers capture and notes great rejoicing there. It is alleged he carried six millions in money. An August dispatch from Buenos Ayres describes troops departing July 15 to quell the Cordova rebellion meeting magistrates and leading inhabitants.
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Liniers
Ds Aea
Cordevo
Lah
Perechon
Arenchman
Cordova
Nathan
Buenos Ayres
Linier
West Florida Bill And Orleans Land Titles Move In Senate
A Senate bill proposes extending Orleans laws to the West Florida territory and creating a land-title district. It authorizes a registrar of land titles and sets terms for commissioners to settle claims, with decisions to be reported to Congress. The notice references indemnification talks with Denmark and a Madrid envoy appointment.
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Senate
United States
Orleans
Louisiana
Perdido
Mississippi
Missisippi
Purdido
Paris
U. States
France
Congress
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Charleston
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Thomas H. Penn, & Co
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City of
New York
Abm
A. Leggett
LAW
Salta
Jaidson
Town Creek Mills
Charles Goodwin
John Wm. Johnston
Edgefield Court Houses
Jouwmy
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