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Newspaper

Augusta Chronicle

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1812

Page

2

Sheriff Sale Notice for Jackson County Lands

A sheriff sale notice lists multiple properties to be sold in February at the courthouse in Jacksonborough Scriven County. Properties include 00 acres on the Savannah River for Janey Flertiert to satisfy Richard Lovett and 3250 acres in Effingham for Ebenezer Jenks, plus land along the Savannah to Augusta road tied to Daniel Daly and two bay geldings as part of multiple executions.

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Burke County Sheriff's Sale Notice for Land

Sheriff sale set for the February court day at the courthouse in the town of Poeta Tae. 200 acres lie on Buckhead Creek adjoining Abraham Jackson et al. and 243 acres in the same area adjoining the same and Jonathan Lewis on Buckhead Creek. Lands levied as property of Daniel Nunis to satisfy executions for John Bryan st. and others. 99 acres adjoining lands of John Pierce and John Ryat levied on as property of Robert Wyche to satisfy Elijah Hill's execution.

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Congress Report on Mississippi Territory Annexation and West Florida

A House committee reports on admitting Mississippi Territory on equal footing with original states, proposes adding West Florida to the domain, and urges division of coastal lands to balance commerce from the Yazoo to the Iberville. It argues executive powers resemble monarchy, favors statehood, and outlines population and geographic considerations for expansion and governance.

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Harrison campaign memorials and pay recommendations

A congressional committee examines Governor Harrison's Wabash campaign reports and memorials from Indiana territory. It notes the improvised army, honors fallen and wounded, and proposes pay: one month extra pay to officers and troops, plus five years half pay for survivors or legal representatives of the dead.

Last mentioned river to the United States on equal footing

The text references a river flowing to the Gulf of Mexico then through lakes Manrepas and Ponchartrain to the Mississippi, continuing to the Ohiow Yano region and into the United States on equal footing with original states, indicating a border or territorial assertion.

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Veterans of Wabash Campaign Granted Posthumous Provisions

Records show officers and soldiers of the volunteers and militia who served under Governor Harrison in the late campaign on the Wabash are to be provided for by law. Wounded and disabled veterans or their legal representatives may receive payments for property losses from battles. Payments may cover purchases of public lay before the battle and include provisions for those killed or wounded.

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Militia Discipline and Regulars at Prophet Town Action

A reader letter from Aurora Indiana discusses the Prophetstown engagement, praising regular troops for discipline, noting militia deficiencies and high losses. It credits the regulars with major role, aided by Kentuckians and other volunteers, while condemning poorly led militia companies.

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