Invasion of Canada Evacuated as Winter Quarters Chosen
From Black Rock on December 14 1812 a field operation near Beau yard disperses 4000 troops amid confusion and volunteers. Regulars and volunteers disembark under scrutiny while orders shift to winter quarters as patrols report the invasion plan abandoned for the season. Majors Chapin and Macon with Adjutant Chace coordinate the deployment and entreaties delay further movements.
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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
Conflict between Fort Wayne and Miamies at Detroit landing
An officer recounts August evacuation orders from General Hull. The party moved by land toward Detroit with goods from a factory, destroyed surplus arms and liquor, and endured an ambush by the Pottawatomie and Miamies. A Blackbird chief met him at the bank as hostilities began.
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Artester
Call
Heath
Fort’ Chicago
Piss Burgh
Hull
Detroit
Wells
Fort Wayne
Blackbird
peAthe
Prisoners Taken After Fort Fort Wayne Battle
Narrative recounts a surrender under promise of spared lives, capture of 54 regulars and 12 militia with heavy losses, and subsequent parole. Survivors describe captivity among tribes, a fire at the fort, and journeys to Michilimackinac then Detroit, with names including Ensign George Roman, Dr Isaac Van Voorhis, Captain Wells, Lieut Lina Helmwith, Mrs Heald, and Colonel Proctor.
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George Roman
Isasct van Voorhis
Wells
Fort Wayne
Michillimackinac
Roverts
Détroit
Col. Proctor
Buffaloe
Presques Isle
Williams on War Policy Expected Exposé and Ultimatum
ALEXANDRIA January 1 Mr Williams predicts that after the army bills clear the house the foreign relations committee will report a full exposure of the nation’s finances and a British ultimatum proposal. He says minor points will be waived and a pledge by those in power to pursue war will be offered if terms are not agreed. Strong measures are anticipated this session.
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Alexandria
Williams
Great Britain
Adams Frigate Launch at Washington Navy Yard
A launch on Thursday near 1:30 pm from the Washington Navy Yard featured the frigate Adams lengthened by fifteen feet after being hauled up and rebuilt. The ship, commanded by Captain Morris, glided to its element amid artillery salutes and cheers from hundreds, with ladies and gentlemen gathering in a sail-loft afterward for a pleasant hour.
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Navy Yard
Washington City
Adams
Morris
Hydrophobia case from War day hospital bloodletting cure
A Bheestie bitten by a mad dog three weeks earlier was brought to a native hospital on Warsday afternoon with hydrophobia. He was bled twice, first forty then eight ounces, after which the symptoms subsided. the report notes prior Madras practice by Tymon and claims success for bleeding, mercury, and opium.
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Bheestie
Madras
Tymon
His
Fragmentary note on disease and remedies in Madras Gaz
The fragment recalls a prior occasion where the disease was nearly cured instantly by a mystery treatment, stating mercury and opium were later used but the disease seemed already overcome by its spread. The source suggests a historical medical observation from Madras Gazette.
Radical Change in U S Military Strategy Tied to Congress
The speaker argues for major reforms in the military departments, praising Congress for guiding the executive in this process. He notes Canada frontier disasters show militia limits against regulars and fortifications, urging disciplined, well-paid forces to ensure future campaigns succeed.
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Congress
Canada
Toops
Campbell Reinforcements Rally to Greenville
A small, unclear report notes Campbell forces moving toward Greenville to reinforce Col Campbell amid a tense situation. The text references about 600 officers and some transport units, but specifics are fragmentary.
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Greenville
Col Campbell
Army and Navy report reach toward Detroit via the Miami rapids
Intelligence from the Western Army under General Winchester shows the division advancing toward Detroit. They have reached the Rapids of the Miami from Fort Defiance and may winter there near Sandusky Bay where General Harrison prepares provisions for their comfort. The Rapids of the Miami lie about 70 miles from Detroit.
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Winchester
Detroit
Miami
Fort Defiance
Bay of Sandusky
Harrison
No news from Commodore Rogers this week
The report notes no communication from Commodore Rogers or his squadron this week and contains no notable updates, with no further details from Florida.
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Rogers
Lorida
Battle with the Indians from the Freeman's Chronicle Extra
From Ohio December 23 1812 an express report details a fierce engagement near the Massasinewa towns. Campbell's detachment routed the enemy after a night march with heavy losses on the Indian side and several American casualties. Tecumseh’s force was nearby as the town burned and prisoners were taken.
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The
Freeman's
Ohio
Hide
Campbell
Massasinewa
Pierce
Zannesville
Lieutenant Waltz
Markle
Greensburgh
Trotter
Busey
Hickman
Tecumseh
For Sale Liberty Hill Plantation in Edgefield District SC
For Sale a 109 acre Liberty Hill plantation on Coffee Town Creek Edgefield District South Carolina on the main road from Augusta to Cambridge about 40 miles from the former city. Property includes a two story frame dwelling 40 by 48 feet, excellent water, and several out buildings plus a store frame house 30 by 18. Application to James S Walker or the subscriber on premises.
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Liberty Hill
Coffee Town Creek
Edgefield
James S. Walker
Augusta
Property Lost on Bilcreek Creek December 29 Notice
Notice alerts H. Wade and others that items including a claw hammer, pint cup, cafe knife, fork with missing prong and a key were found on Bilcreek. Owner urged to prove property, pay expenses, and remove items.
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H. Wades
Notice to creditors in Estate of Heazekiah Beal Richmond
LL persons having demands against the estate of Heazekiah Beal of Richmond county are requested to present them conformably to the law. Those indebted to the estate should make payments promptly to Jacob Bostick qualified and Jacob Beal executors. Jenus 15.
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Heazekiah Beal
Richmond County
Jacob Bostick
Jacob Beal
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