British Frigate Mercury Saphire Dispatches After Battle
Reports arrive from Sandy Hook and Bermuda describing a British squadron led by the Saphire and a cutting action with the United States frigate President. Dispatches detail the battle, its disastrous outcome for the President, and letters sent to Admiral Morier in Washington. An additional Madras report notes a British expedition to Java under Admiral Drury with 12000 troops led by General Abercrombie preparing to sail in April.
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Mielamus
Odgerss
Melanpus
Halifax
dThe Brititt Gop
Saphire
Tches
Bermuda
Feturn
Hale
Sandy Yook
Bermudas
United States
Ingha
Morier
Madras
Thompson
New-York
Drury
Java
Abercrombie
Wilkinson resumes Western Army command confirmed
An officer's letter from Washington states General Wilkinson has regained confidence and is ordered to resume command of the Western Army. The report appears alongside brief items about British naval movements and possible jurist appointments, including the U S Attorney General Caesar Rodney as a potential Supreme Court justice. Other notes mention ships Capts Smith and F Faor returning to New York from Lisbon with family aboard.
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U.S
Washington
Wilkinson
Efidenc
Devout counsel on filial obedience and religion
A moral exhortation to a young reader stressing reverence for a higher power, devout private and public devotion, and steadfast obedience to parents. It argues filial love as the basis of social harmony and urges choosing a suitable profession with parental guidance, balancing personal temperament and life aims.
Appointment of Consul at Rigavit Roslia Bid
A consul for Ri gay it Roslia is appointed by the President of the United States. Moriecai Ms Noah, exemplar resident of Philadelphia, is named to the post. The move confirms U S diplomatic expansion and reflects continued ties with European administrations.
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Moriecai
Noah
Philadelphia
United States
Rigay
Roslia
Bid
Bond Departs as Moore Succeeds Consul General
Mr Phineas Bond resigns as British Consul General for the Middle and Southern States and sails home aboard the Susquehanna. Mr Thomas W Moore signs as Pro Consul in Philadelphia amid a report from captain Ludlow that the first shot in the belt fracas was not fired by the frigate.
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Phineas Bond
Middle
England
Susquehanna
Mead
Thomas W. Moore
Phil
Fane
Baltimore Federal Gazette
Ludlow
Hon. Samuel Dies After Long Illness
The Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States died on the night of the 17th after a long illness. A patriot of 96, he was one of Maryland's most eminent citizens.
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Samuel
Supreme Court of the United States
Maryland
Phelps and Howards Open New Brick Store
Phelps and Howards have just received a New Brick Store inventory including cloths cambrics linens madras muslins stockings handkerchiefs shawls and a wide range of fabrics and notions. The list mentions cambrics dimities calico lace and gloves among many items. The ad emphasizes a fresh stock of domestic textiles and sewing goods for customers.
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Ingnetts
Corton Cassimere
Corton
Cv &c. A
Fragmentary Goods List with July Note
A damaged list records items including brown sugar ditto loaf coffee tyres tools tea pepper gun powder nails paper and a patient shot phrase with a July date fragment. The entry reads as a miscellaneous inventory or notice and lacks clear context or full sentences.
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Crawley
Dancing School to Reopen in October
The proprietor of a dancing school in Augusta announces the school will reopen by October first. Those in arrears for the last quarter’s tuition should call on Mr Brines to settle the accounts during the proprietor’s absence. July 31, 18__.
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Augusta
Sumer
Briines
Pemberton Lundy Open New Lumber Wharf at Fort
The subscribers announce a copartnership in the lumber trade under Pemberton Lundy and take the Fort wharves formerly Cowles Jones. They offer services for all kinds of lumber disposal. Atton Pemberton and Daniel Lundy sign. Liberal advances available if required. Savannah, July 12, 1811.
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PEMBERTON @ LUNDY
Cowles & Jones
Catton
Atton Pemberton
Daniel Lundy
Savannah
Subscriber appoints attorney for absence from state
Notice states the subscriber intends leaving the state for two months and has appointed Mr Andrew Ge Semmes of this place as his attorney in fact during his absence. Those having business with him are advised to apply to Richard Wilde or George Adam.
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Aandrew Ge Semmes
Fat
Richard
Wilde
Property for sale in Richmond County and surrounding areas
Advertisement lists houses and lots on Broad Street in Augusta and at the corner of Kills and Centre Streets, a five acre Sandhills lot adjoining David Reid, and 457 acres on Ray's Creek five miles from Augusta. Details include an old well, an orchard, timbered pine land, a large dwelling, outbuildings, springs, and a small stock of cattle hogs and goats. includes plantation utensils and a HEAVILY wooded estate.
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Richmond County
Broad Street
Argotta
Kills
Centre Streets
Beachland
Sandhills
David Reid
Ray’s Creek
Augusta
Leo
Auction Notice of Property and Slaves Near Augusta
A sale advertises enslaved people including field hands house servants carriage drivers cooks wethers and ironers with a plantation wagon horses mules and extensive household and kitchen furniture. Real estate credit offered while personal property requires cash on July 12. Thomas Flournoy listed.
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Augusta
Atol
Ahto A
Leave to sell land in Warren County estate of David Thompson
Nine months after date application will be made to the honorable inferior court of Warren county for leave to sell a tract of land in said county containing 230 acres more or less belonging to the estate of David Thompson deceased to be sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased John Akins administrator July 12
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Honorable Inferior Court
Warren County
David "Thompson
John Akins
Mgm
David Thompson
Ddmr
Rural Seminary Promises Seat for Students Near Colombia
February 9 notice describes a rural seminary on a shaded ridge near Colombia Court House promising accommodation for students. It states the building will be ready on Monday the 27th for a mathematical and English teacher to establish a reputable school, inviting qualified applicants only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia Court House
John Brisco
Treasury Stock Redemptions under 6 percent issue detailed
The document records provisional redemption of six percent stock, issued by the Treasury, for a set of certificates listed in an annexed schedule. It notes the principal, interest, and redemption dates, with payment to holders or their legal representatives at the Treasury or Loan Office on January first, and specifies transfer and book entries. The annexed schedule enumerates certificate numbers and balances to be reimbursed, marking designated figures and accountable parties.
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Fegion
Erie
Treasur Missioner of
Pengit Irhereof
Albert
Gallat
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Foster
Baker
Annapolis
N. Ledger
Smithy
Pinkway
Ibid
Caesar A. Rodney
Attorhey
Supreme Court
Chafe
Petersburgh Intel
Banajox Y Almeida
Riddell
Russa
Brettra Coxrt
Don Gayetano Perez
Robinson Crasee
Richmond Volunteer Dragoons
Eagle Tavern
Pam
Phelps & Howards
Fust
Dancing
A. Lishness
Herald Office
Len Jack
Wm. Jones
George Adam
W. Micou
Thomas Flournoy
Wilson
Admr’s, Sale
LAW Office
Samuel W. Metcs
John Forsyth
AzsaLom Ruoplys
Roe
Ad San
Percy
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