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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1808
Page
7
A fragment notes Fort Amherst in British territory near Detroit with 2000 Tedians ready to strike the Americans and English warships seen in Lynhaven Bar to back Mr. Role. The piece frames opinions as not reflecting the PEOPLE since their representatives lack rights to express them.
Dec 28 to Dec 30 reports on arms needs for seaboard defense including cannon and fortifications, and a widening embargo debate. Mentions Macon and Wilkinson era measures, pensions, and a translation note from New Orleans. Also cites press of political letters from London about Britain and France and war preparations. Died and married notices and market prices follow.
A report lists enslaved individuals in various jails with claimed owners or origins. P Mpev calls himself Rebecca or Sabeco and is about 30. Billy says he belongs to Wm Jackson of Sandy Creek. Charles ties to Mrs Catharine Clem of Jefferson County. a wench La Vinah tied to Frederick Clem. others named Joe Dimney, Jim, Salomon, Robt Boyd with owners Jacob Calloway, Samuel Bridges, and John Hill of Kentucky.
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