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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1813
Page
7
Kingston dispatch reports General Orders praising Col Baynes detachment for the assault on Sackett's Harbor on May 29. British account claims heavy American resistance and losses. American reports dispute the portrayal of defeat and emphasize American gallantry and successful repulse of the attackers.
The British official account from Kingston dated May 30 claims victory at Sackett's Harbor on the 29th of last month under Admiral Yeo and Sir George Prevost. It notes British troops had to leave but asserts overall success.
Extracts from letters dated June 18 report the Privateer Thomas, commanded by Thomas M. Shaw, capturing the Liverpool Packet after a five hour chase off Cape Sable. Shaw returns to port amid cheers as the prize is brought ashore for refitting and cruising in these parts.
Petersburg reports extreme mail delays with two deliveries due, no paper yesterday, and few Richmond letters. A Norfolk exit tension is noted as a distant heavy firing heard near Sleepy-Hole ferry for about three hours on Sunday, with speculation ongoing awaiting tonight's mail for updates.
Readable fragments show a catalog of sewing and fashion items including cotton cards pins silk Morocco kid slip collars ties straw hats and bonnets. Mentions quantities such as 200 pairs 50 pounds and 5 dozen with a reference to a June 28 date and a person named Benjami.
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