Celebration arrangements for the 88th anniversary
The report details the Volunteer Companies marching from Eagle Tavern to Christ Church for a public celebration. On Sunday they occupy pews near the middle aisle with military preference. Monday's events include a march, prayers, a reading of the Declaration, an oration, and a church benediction.
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Eagle ‘Tavern
Washington Street
Chbrist Church
Eagle Tavern
Thompson
N. B
British fleet demands surrender near Future Creek
Report from the New-York Mercantile Advertiser Extra dated June 2 describes British forces off Future Creek demanding surrender by flag. Gen. Lewis refusals trigger attack. American line retreats to Fort George with heavy losses. Newark preparation for retreat. Col. Proctor joins Gen. Vincent within 20 miles of Fort George.
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New-York Mercantile Advertiser Extra
New-York
Fort George
Newark
Col. Proctor
Vincent
Naval skirmish near Hampton and Craney Island reported
NORFOLK June 21 dispatch describes enemy frigates moving in the Roads. A dawn attack by 14 gunboats forced to withdraw as two allied frigates joined. Casualties were light aboard the boats, while the fleet damaged several spars and hulls. About 400 enemy troops landed upriver with some resistance education.
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Coeburn
Washington City
Harrison
Brownstown
Detroit
Norfolk
Hampton
Tarbell
Razec
Warbell
Lydger
Craney Island
Graney Island
Crang Island
Constellation
Crany Island
Argus Sloops to France with Crawford as Envoy
A New York report dated June 19 states the United States sloop of war Argus under Capt. Allen sailed Friday for France carrying Mr Crawford the minister to the French court. A Salem letter describes the Chesapeake Shannon encounter with details of casualties and a boarding action.
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New York
United States’ Sloop of War Argus
Allen
France
Crawford
Chesapeake
Shannon
Salem
Freeman
Tenedos
Cape Ann
Lawrence
Creek Agency letter notes Creek War forecasts and killings
Extract from Col Hawkine to the Governor dated Creek Agency June 27 1813 reports a civil war among the Creeks with chiefs executing the Little Warrior and his associates for February murders, Wilkinson’s movement with 30 mounted escort, and growing war-party strength at Tookaubatchee. Also mentions Mt Limbaugh Ant Agent and Creeks and Coweta joining Tookaubatchee, with fear of rising conflict and potential US hostility.
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Milledgeville
Hawkine
Ohio
Tookaubatchee
United States
Wilkinson
Mt. Limbaugh
Creek
Hawkins
Isaacky
Coweta
Farmer's Friend proposed in Warrenton with Democratic aims
Proposals outline launching the Farmer's Friend in Warrenton Garglb to rival Augusta and Milledgeville papers. Editors pledge a Democratic Republican Federalist stance, aim for a yearly quarto with an index, and promise rapid delivery to local and distant subscribers. Subscriptions set at three dollars yearly with semiannual payments.
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Warrenton
Norh
Eaft
Nestern
Milledgeville
Augusta
Yarmet
Georgia Argus
Condo
Egypt
Jefferson
Madiyn
Dennis L, Ryan
Patrick L, Robinson
Pa Chronicle
Aero
Parc
Cafe Land
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Fresh
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Bon & Buck
Ralph Kutchum
Radford
Mirror
Cewine
Auguista Bank
South Carolina
Flanters’ Bank of
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Apabuzan
Bank OF
Eleazar Early
Attention Rangers
Barron
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Chitty
Chronicle
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Askew
Robert Levingston
Adm'r
Warren’ Ons
Gargib
Farmer’s
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