Decatur Letter Details President Action Against British Squadron
Commodore Stephen Decatur reports to Secretary Crowninshield on the engagement between the U S frigate President and a Britannic squadron off Long Island. He describes grounding, battle maneuvers, light winds, and efforts to fend off Endymion Pomone Fenedos and a brig, noting heavy casualties and the President's disabled state.
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Mavidian
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Pomona
Fenedos
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Hamilton
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R. Kisson
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Hope
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Ben W_ ‘Crowninshield
Secretary of the Navy
Brush Squadron
Pomone
Dos
Dispatch
Peace measures reduce Military Peace Establishment to six thousand
The committee on the bill to fix the Military Peace Establishment voted to cut the force to 6000 men, 4009 below the military committee recommendation and fourteen thousand below War Minister guidance. The measure shows popular will prevailing over executive influence and awaits full house confirmation.
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Local Entry Unclear Draft on Service Policy
Fragments describe a procedural note about repeal and service terms. Mentions national and international aspects, authorized personnel, and a governance context. Readable details are sparse, with key names and precise actions not evident.
The Crisis of a Peace Establishment in War Time
A Military Committee report advocates a peace establishment of 410000 men to guard a nation scarred by war. The piece argues for a disciplined army forged by conflict, warns against reducing forces, and calls for a robust, well organized defense structure rather than citizen-soldier serendipity.
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U. States
Congress
Conpriss
War Department
New Orleans
Vettran
American Goldiers
Chipspewa
Niagara
Erie
Martial Grills
Early Indiana Territory Court Sessions Set by Law
Act directs the general court of the Indiana territory to hold two annual sessions at Vincennes Corydon and Brookville on specified Mondays in February and September. Courts to include at least two US government appointed judges and prohibit associates under territorial authority. February 24, 1815.
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United
America
Congress
Vincennes
Knox
Corydon
Harrison
Brookville
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