Questioned policy on South American trade and Miranda plot
A lengthy dialogue questions Lord Melbourne’s Admiralty era aims to open the South seas to British trade and manufacture. The exchange probes Home Popham’s appointment and subsequent plans, while referencing Miranda and American attitudes amid political scandal.
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Popham
Admiralty
Home
Metyille
Wimbh
Oseo
Lorethi
Pirt
F. Recolieck
Miranda
Spain
Great Britain
Trial of Colonel Burr Federal Court Debates Evidence
Federal Court session on Colonel Burr trial faces a long debate over admissibility of papers allegedly written or authorized by Burr. The court considers a letter partly in Dow language and cipher and questions compelled testimony about contents and possible self-incrimination. Arguments hinge on whether questions may elicit testimony that could eliminate a certain event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Court
Grand Jury
Col. Burry
Hay
Col. giPurr
Boilmains
Brick Belwan
Fragmented 1897 letter on Burr papers and subpoenas
The fragment discusses delivering and forwarding papers relating to Aaron Burr and his property, mentions a request to examine an office, and cites copies from the Secretary at War and Navy. It notes a subpoena from the District Court of Richmond requiring attendance in court and reflects on communications with the Attorney General.
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Aaron Burr
Richmond
Shad
Aron Burr
Secretary of the Navy
Scere
Wilkinson
Wilkin
Hay
United States
Burr
Richmond I Ai
Blenserhafiett
Martinopi
St. Louis
Wainters
Uch
Hall of Representatives
Jefferson
Jeffersons Letter and Burr Case Grand Jury Reports
Proceedings in Richmond discuss state papers and executive privilege in the Burr treason inquiry. The grand jury returns true bills against Burr and Blennerhasset, with witnesses and papers debated, including a cypher letter from Wilkinson. The court weighs admissibility, bail, and habeas corpus actions as indictments proceed.
Fragmentary court entry notes adjournment without determination
A damaged legal notice references a county matter with unclear terms and dates. It mentions a court session moved to Monday and adjourned without any determination, leaving the issue unresolved.
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Lenge
Foreign Intelligence Letter on Turkish Russian Movements
A March extra letter from Cuaves Cainny reports Russian seizure of Bucharest and engagements with Turkish forces, noting stances around a potential truce and Turkish morale. It mentions Persian-Turkish actions near Aleppo, British and Russian arrivals, and Austrian influence amid ongoing negotiations outlook.
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Buchareg
Mustapha
Armistice Provisions Between Swedish and French Forces
The document cites a 1807 armistice detailing terms between Swedish and French troops. It sets a ceasefire, lists transfer of Usedom and Wellin to French hands on April 26, and marks Peene and Frehrmel as the demarcation line. It bars Swedish aid to Dantzic Colberg or enemies of France and forbids hostilities for the armistice duration.
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Mortier
Napoleon
Usedom
Wellin
Peene
Frehelf
Hopse
Ancalm
Effen
Dantzic
Colberg
France
Stralsund
Pomerania
Schiathow
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Wapington
Foxe VI
Tuansday
Willie
Willie Reas
Col. Burr
Yoharandelph
Aignon Burr
Terason
Harman Blennerhassett
Benjamin Latrobe
Edward Bond
Botis
Barr
Che
Habeas Corpes
Botts
Hetff
Henrico County
M*kee
Andrea Sackfox
Tracotentia
Fee
Hoy
John Randolph Sheir
Coorc
Aaron Barr
Col. Barr
Gengeai Wilkinton
Martin
Cok Burr
Jatin Randolph
Unlund
Gin. Wilckinson
M‘ Rea
Gen. Wilkinsin
New-York
Davis Floyd
Indiana
Cat Blennerhaffert
Feary
Col. Bure
Foreign Intelligence
Gustavus Coisky
Aleppo
Lokney
Duke of
Liverpool
Adferiér
New-Orleans
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