Letter on son's enlistment and military merit in 1812 era
A letter from Nashville dated June 30 1812 discusses a father’s request to obtain a more modest role for his son Joseph A Martin in the U S Army. The writer explains the desire for experiential learning in the ranks rather than rapid promotion and details the broad support from local farmers and neighbors for the company of Captain Gray. The document also covers U S relations with Chile including a reception for Consul General Joel Roberts Poinsett and the U S assertion of friendship and potential commercial ties with Chile.
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Smith Corty
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Dherson
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Army of
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Chile
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Governor Griswold and militia authority debate in Congress
Virginia Argus discusses constitutional limits on state governors as militia commanders. It cites President Washington era debates with Gen. Lee and Gen. Mifflin, notes Massachusetts’ view of the federal power, and asserts Congress powers to call out the militia to enforce federal laws.
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Virginia Argus
Griswold
Secretary of War
Washington
Lee
Mifflin
Massachusetts
British Subjects Reports Sought in Georgia District
The marshal of the district of Georgia is authorized to receive alien reports from British subjects within the district. Reports must be filed at the marshal's Savannah office or with Deputy Marshal Thomas H Penny in Augusta. The notice names Joan Eppincer as marshal.
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United States
Georgia
Addy
Savannah
Augusta
Joan Eppincer
Notice to British subjects in the United States 1812
The Department of State requires all British subjects in the United States to report to local marshals their names ages residence length of stay family members occupations and any naturalization applications. Marshals must forward returns to the department with these details attached to each name.
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Department of State
United States
Alien Enemies Act Proclaimed Absent Treaty Protections
The document outlines how upon declared war or invasion the president may designate male aliens aged fourteen and older from hostile nations as alien enemies within the United States. It grants powers to restrain remove and regulate their residence and goods, and to set timelines for departure whether treaty-based or not. It also charges courts to act on complaints against alien enemies while upholding public safety and humanity.
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Bremen
United States
United
United Staes
Rome
Courts of the
Presidential power to remove aliens under orders and warrants
The text describes presidential authority to apprehend aliens, bring them before court, examine and detain or remove them to U S territory, with marshall duties to issue warrants and ensure removal under presidential or judicial order. It outlines supervision, bonds of good behavior, and enforcement procedures.
Ensuring Treaty Extensions Not Extended by Proviso
An act amends prior measures on alien enemies from 1798 to state that no proviso shall extend to expired or inactive treaties as of the president's proclamation date. The document records H Cray as Speaker and JM Crawford as Senate president pro tempore, with approval noted dated July 6, 1842.
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Lenate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Missing from Theatre at the ath instant
A notice seeks information about a missing item described as a Brass Hilted Word and offers a suitable reward if returned. Information should be sent to the Theatre authorities at once. Date noted as July 54.
Caution Against Trading for Embree Note of 1814 Debt
Public notice warns against accepting or paying the note Jonathan Embree holds for six hundred dollars dated December 23 1809 payable January 1 1814. The land collateral of 287.5 acres in Altamatia granted by John Mann was sold by Tamal County sheriffs to satisfy Embree's judgment. The issuer claims no liability and cancels the note due to failed consideration.
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Jonathan Embree
Altamatia
John Mann
Embree
Tamal County
Jonathan
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