Army Rules and Articles for United States Forces
A transcription of an early act establishing rules for the U S Army including duties of officers and soldiers, attendance at divine service penalties for offenses, fines and punishments for profanity and disobedience, mutiny provisions, and oath readings for new enlistees as the law aims to govern military conduct.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Amrita
Congress
Congress of
Hall
United States of America
Yazooism Controversy Sparks Georgia Land Grant Debate
In Congress on March 29, J Randolph condemns 1795 Georgia land grant under Yazoo scheme. He cites bribery attempts to cede 40 million acres for 500000 dollars, protests by Georgia grand juries, and a later rescinding act. He argues US bound to extinguish Indian titles and pay five million acres to satisfy 1789 and 1795 claims, urging rejection of the bill.
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Georgia
Court of King’s Bench
United States
U. States
U. S States
George
Congress
J. Randolph
Irish Patriot Doctor Seeks Facts for History of Ireland
A Circular Letter from Doctor MacNerbin appeals to Irish Americans for information to document Ireland's past struggles. He seeks precise facts and documents from living or recently deceased individuals, aiming for an impartial history that honors the Irish cause and its leaders while noting foreign influence and internal division.
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Dactor
MacNrvin
U. States
Ireland
United States
Irith
Alex. Expos
Europe
Irish character and national rights in a century of upheaval
An 1800s New York pamphlet excerpt urges public spirit and integrity to counter venality and treason while shaping an independent Ireland. It praises fortitude fidelity benevolence and philosophy of design, yet notes audacity of crime maturity in convulsion and the nation’s potential as a free state. Wn Js MAC NEVIN. New York 1806.
Trial of Lord Melville Ends as Publication Awaited
London May 19 The Melville trial concluded on Saturday with publication delayed until the peers decide, expected Wednesday. Reports from Holland say Zeyt camp to receive reinforcements and 50,000 Prussians to join invasion ships at Dutch ports May 22. Vienna letters claim Cattaro mouth disputes resolved and Russian troops to evacuate Cartaro. alliance between France and Austria possible though credibility uncertain.
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London
Lord Melville
Holland
Yarmouth
Zeytt
Porte
Vienna
Inft
Cese
Cattaro
Austria
Bonaparte
British Intelligence Notes Hopeful on Persia Conflict
From England, latest European dispatches arrive five days after Kinsten reports. The Libertyy under Captain Chew brought Liverpool papers to May 14 and London to May 22, with Lloyds Lists to May 7. Articles suggest hopes for an amicable settlement between Persia and Boyland. London May 17 reports the Prince of Wales settlement under threat as Brest squadron moves to air against it.
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Kinsten
Chew
Mercantile Advertiser
Liverpool
London
Lloyd’s Litts
Peuisia
Boyland
Londoy
Prince of Wales Maud
Brest
England and America Letter on Naval Blockade 1806
A copied 1806 dispatch from Secretary Fox to the American minister discusses King George III's orders for coast and port blockades from the Elbe to Breit, with exceptions for neutral ships not carrying enemy property or contraband. The note specifies Ostend to Seine as already under strict blockade and outlines which ships may enter or depart.
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Breit
Ostend
Seine
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Clark
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Goodwyn
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Haller
Hamilton
Holmes
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Leib
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Wn. Js. Mac Nevin
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Fox
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