New York City Honors Captain Hull for Naval Victory
The New York Common Council awarded Captain Hull the freedom of the city in a gold box for his role in the capture of the British frigate Guerriere. Mayor and Aldermen extolled his crew's courage and the importance of a strong navy to trade and national defense. Hull pledged to preserve the emblem as inspiration for future service.
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Alderma Fish
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Ayor
America
Guvernicere
Hull
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Captain Hull
Extract From Congress Letter On War Force Debate 1813
An 1813 letter extract reports a Congress debate over raising 20 000 troops for one year. It notes opposition prolonging discussion and government victory, praising swift action to mobilize a force for Canada and the war effort. It mentions Madison and Adams frigate launching and urges dispatch.
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Wich Sincere
Wholesale and Real Drugstore Advertises Broad Inventory
A long list of chemicals medicines and equipment is offered by Charles C. Dunn at the Wholesale and Real Drugstore near Brook Street opposite Mr Cumming's new brick buildings. The ad promotes low prices and broad offerings from aqua fortis to opium and tinctures, with dozens of items like copper sulfate, cream of tartar, linseed oil, peppermint oil, and various powders and instruments. It ends noting the store's intent to attract country practitioners and storekeepers, dated January 29.
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Fort Gara
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de Waty
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Pupt
Thomas
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Myth
Porter
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Harts
de Colom
Dro
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