Invasion of Canada Reports From the Black Rock Camp
A wartime dispatch from Black Rock dated December 14 1812 describes 4000 men and volunteers disembarking in a chaotic scene near Beau Yard. Officers and pilots led the transport as regulars and volunteers formed a long line awaiting orders. Winter gear and snow cover the boats as troops prepare to land and await further instructions.
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Col
Beau Yard
Oehalf
Cokdev
Cyrenius Chapin
A. W. Macon
Mills
Chace
Ghap
Ffulee
Haynes
Canada
Simyta
Sfici
Mit
Moray
Wight
Avy
Peler
Black Rock
August evacuation and battle with Indians at Detroit
An 1812 era report from Heath, commander at Fort Chicago, describes orders from General Hull to evacuate Detroit by land. It details landing on the lake shore, destroying surplus arms, salting provisions, escort by Captain Wells with Miama aides, a beach march, an Indian attack at a sand bank, and a face-to-face meeting with the Potawatomi chief Blackbird.
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Artester
Call
Heath
Fort’ Chicago
Piss Burgh
Hull
Detroit
Wells
Fort Wayne
Blackbird
peAthe
Surrender and captivity after fort attack
The narrator details surrender under threat, division among tribes, fort fire, and heavy casualties. A large force of 400–500 warriors, mostly Patawata mie, killed 26 regulars and all militia while the narrator and others were taken captive. Survivors suffer wounds and endure transfer to Michilimackinac and Detroit before reaching Buffaloe.
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George Roman
Isasct van Voorhis
Wells
Fort Wayne
Michillimackinac
Roverts
Détroit
Col. Proctor
Buffaloe
Presques Isle
Williams declares imminent war measures to Britain ultimatum
In Alexandria on January 1, Mr Williams notes that once the army bills pass Congress the foreign relations committee will report a full exposition of national resources and a British ultimatum. He claims certain minor points will be waived and a pledge will be given to stay in the war if terms are refused. Strong action is expected in the current session.
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Alexandria
Williams
Great Britain
Adams Frigate Launched From Washington Navy Yard
The frigate Adams, lengthened fifteen feet after being hauled up and divided, was launched from the Washington Navy Yard on Thursday just after 1 30. Hundreds cheered as she entered her element amid artillery salutes. Guests later gathered in a sail-loft for a pleasant hour. Captain Morris to command.
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Navy Yard
Washington City
Adams
Morris
Treatment of hydrophobia by repeated bleeding
On Warsday a Bheestie bitten by a mad dog three weeks earlier was brought to the native hospital with hydro phobia. Forty ounces were drawn, water intake alleviated symptoms. after a second bleed of eight ounces the disease subsided. The case cites Tymon's earlier report as support for bleeding and opium therapy.
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Bheestie
Madras
Tymon
His
Fragmentary note on a medical case from the Madras Gaz
The passage reports a historical medical case where an illness had almost been cured infusing remedies like mercury and opium were used later. It notes the disease seemed to be overcome by bleeding alone. The text appears in the Madras Gazette dated June 12.
Radical military reforms and militia pay bill debated in Congress
The passage notes a shift in military policy with Congress consulted, praising the executive for acting without deep party rancor. It argues militia forces are less capable than regular troops and supports a bill to raise 20 new regiments and raise pay to top international levels to prepare for next campaign.
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Congress
England
Campbell Force Reinforced as Greenville Supports Col Campbell
A fragmentary report notes approximately 600 Cambelly troops or units in a reinforcement for Col Campbell with Greenville providing support. The text is incomplete but indicates bolstering forces and local backing.
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Greenville
Col Campbell
Forces progress toward Detroit in early western campaign
Intelligence reports the Western Army under General Winchester advancing from Fort Defiance toward Detroit. They have reached the Rapids of the Miami about 70 miles away, and are expected to winter near Sandusky where General Harrison is arranging provisions for the army.
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Winchester
Detroit
Miami
Fort Defiance
Bay of Sandusky
Harrison
No News from Commodore Rogers This Week
The bulletin notes no reports from Commodore Rogers or his squadron this week and nothing of interest from Florida.
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Rogers
Lorida
Battle with the Indians from the Freeman's Chronicle Extra
Captain Hide arrives with details of a hard fought battle near the Massasinewa towns on December 17 1812. Colonel Campbell’s command routed two towns after fierce fighting with Delaware and Miami forces including Tecumseh’s expected attack. Casualties included multiple officers and privates killed and wounded. 37 Indians captured and towns burned.
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The
Freeman's
Ohio
Hide
Campbell
Massasinewa
Pierce
Zannesville
Lieutenant Waltz
Markle
Greensburgh
Trotter
Busey
Hickman
Tecumseh
Liberty Hill Plantation For Sale In Edgefield District
For sale a 139 acre plantation on Coffee Town Creek in Edgefield District South Carolina along the Augusta Cambridge road 40 miles from the former city. It features a 40 by 48 two story frame dwelling with water nearby and multiple outbuildings including a 30 by 18 storehouse. Immediate inquiry to James S Walker of Augusta or the subscriber on site.
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Liberty Hill
Coffee Town Creek
Edgefield
James S. Walker
Augusta
Property Lost at Bilercreek Dec 26
Local notice reports a Claw Hammer a pint tin cup cafe knife fork with missing prong and a key found near Bilercreek on December 26. H Wade urged to claim property prove ownership and cover expenses.
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H. Wades
Notice to creditors and debtors in Beal estate Richmond County
LL persons having demands against the Estate of Heazekiah Beal of Richmond county, recently deceased, are requested to present them as law requires. Those indebted to said estate should make speedy payments to Jacob Bostick or Jacob Beal, executors. January 15.
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Heazekiah Beal
Richmond County
Jacob Bostick
Jacob Beal
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