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Augusta Chronicle

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Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1806

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The Confession of Wilks Hill at Lincoln Court House

An 1806 confession from Wilks Hill before execution for horse stealing near Lincoln Court House describes his upbringing in Wilkes City, association with a South Carolina horse stealing gang, and the coercive network that pressured him to participate. He details key figures Iseac Haws James Picket Ben Ronalds Benj Murray Wn Linville Francis Picket and others aiding the operation with horses and counterfeit money. The narrative ends with his execution and a moral exhortation to repentance.

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Wilks Hill Lincoln Court-House Wilkes City Lincoln Abraham Bradly Rebekah Bafel Augusta Augusa South Carolina Mr. Cox Edgefield Iseac Haws James Picket Ben Ruonalds Benj Murrayy Wn Linville Francis Picket Lincoln County Georgia Cox Batel Isaac Haws Georgias Bafel Roger Green Jackson County Heichbor William Gideons America Lincoln Company Jacob West Jefferson County John Eaton Washington County Robert French Baldwin County Benjamin Davis Thomas Smith Columbia County Basel Charleston Davis Smith Wlmbia Wheeler Gresham
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Political diatribe on federal policy and Florida purchase

A fragment quotes harsh criticism of the Jefferson administration and Federalists. It argues two million dollars paid for Florida is, in effect, value twice its stated worth, and suggests deceptive motives behind public debates.

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Act Prohibiting Import of British Goods in 1806

This 1806 act forbids importation into the United States and territories from Britain or Ireland of leather goods, silk, hemp, flax, tin, brass items, woollen cloths over five shillings per yard, hosiery, glass, silverware, paper, nails, hats, ready made clothing, millinery, playing cards, beer and prints. Violations trigger forfeiture, treble damages, and ship or owner penalties. oaths for captains and consignors added. enforcement details and penalties outlined. signed by Nath Macon and S Smith with Jefferson’s approval.

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