French Victory Over Spanish Army Near Ciudad Real
General Sebastiani reports from Santa Cruz that 27 March defeat of the Andalusian army near Ciudad Real yielded 4000 prisoners, seven standards and 18 guns. Seven thousand Spaniards remained, 3000 captured, with heavy enemy casualties. Sev il le and surrounding forces were routed and Seville opened. Also notes Milhaud and Bouille actions and later pursuit.
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Madrid
Sebastiani
Santa Cruz
Sierra Morena
Andalusia
Ciudad Real
Sierra Moréna
Cel
Giraud
Rath
Dragoons
Bouille
Guadiana
Milhaud
Vollate
Ruffin
Duke of Belluno
Seville
Belluna
Badajos
Dalmatia
Lisbon
Consolidation Act debated on duties for cotton imports
A May 2 report notes a proposed consolidation act imposing a duty of 11 5s 6d per bale on cotton not grown in British colonies plus an additional war duty. Washington correspondence from June 15, 1809 discusses an order of his Majesty in Council dated April 26 and confirms adherence to the recent negotiations and disengagement from earlier orders while awaiting further conciliatory understandings.
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New Orleans
S Mall
York
James’ River
New York
Montreal Courant
Elizabethtown
Upper Canada
Ogdensburg
Oswego
St. Lawrence
Wm. P. Bennett
U.S. Regiment of Infantry
Underhill
Henry Arnold
Canada
Capt. Bennett
U. States
R. Smith
David M. Erskine
New- York
City
Liverpool
Washington City
Jone
Mr. Erskine
Mr. Smith
Washington
Suitu
Department of State
Provisions Market Schedule by Robert M Tyer
Robert M Tyer informs the public he will attend the Market with fresh provisions every Sunday morning throughout the season. July 2.
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Robert M‘tyre
Notice to creditors of John Carter estate
Creditors indebted to the estate of the late John Carter esq deceased are urged to come forward and settle by the first day of the current month. If unpaid, accounts will be put in a proper train for recovery. R. M. Coombs A. Martin. July 1. Meat 2¢
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John Carter
R. M. Coombs
A. Martin
Sheriff sale notices and probate action in Burke and Richmond counties
The notice itemizes a sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in August at Wayneborough Court House including enslaved people Valkin Jinny and Hetty a mare three colts three head of cattle hogs corn fodder and 300 acres of land in Burke County plus 300 more acres adjoining a plantation once owned by Richard Rowell to satisfy an execution. Also 13 acres in Burke County are listed as property of Benajah Hodges. Separately Archibald Freeman applies for letters of administration for Yuba H Freeman and notices heirs and creditors to appear within law to contest the grant of letters. dated in Augusta on July 1 180g.
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Valkin
Jinny
Hetty
Burke County
Sanders Nobles
Alfoy
Said
Richard Rowell
Richard Rowell & Others
Greorgia
Richmond County
Archibald Freeman
Yuba
H. Freeman
Augusa
Ibis
News From Europe and America Amid Global Turmoil
Augusta readers receive a wide update on European affairs with reports of Russian intrigue and suspected assassination, Spanish patriots, and French successes. U S figures like Thomas Payne’s death noted, while Congress eyes Austrian subsidies and local cotton disputes prompt payment clarifications.
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Europe
England
Russia
Paul
Spain
Germany
Thomas Payne
New York
Lord Bentick
Austria
Congress
Public Church Rights Stir Debate Over St Pauls Church
A letter criticizes Herald Trustee actions on St Pauls Church and Academy affairs. It argues the church is public property, government authorized, and should accommodate all citizens in worship while noting prior pew holders resisted granting exclusive privileges to a few.
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St. Paul’s Church
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Holland
Texel
D. M. Erskine
the Hon. Robt. Smith, &c. &c
Adin
Sheriff’s Sale
Wayneborough
Joly x
Isaac Herbert
Augusta
Pendleton
Windling
Czerac
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