Act Remits Duties on Art Works for Philadelphia Academy
An act of Congress remits all duties due to the United States on a large box of paintings and engravings owned by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The items were imported from Halifax to Boston in 1812 aboard the cartel ship Agnes te. Approved by James Madison in July 181% with signatures of H. Clay and E. Gerry.
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Halifax
Boston
Agnes
Act Expanding Costs Avoidance in U S Court Proceedings
The act allows consolidation of related lawsuits to limit costs. It restricts recovery of costs to one action when multiple suits involve same parties or vessel cargo, with exceptions for justified separations. Courts may consolidate like cases to curb delays and excess costs.
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United States
House of Representative
Amrica
Congress
From the Savannah Museum on Dancing and Morality
A fragment notes Mr Printers questioning why dancing is condemned by self styled savers and disciples of right and wrong. It hints at biased opinions resisting arguments from opponents and capitalizing on moral debate.
Dancing in the Ball Room and Christian Piety Debate
A prose fragment defends dancing as a social aid and confidence booster while warning against strict mortification. It argues dancing softens manners and aids fellowship, contrasting it with tea party trivialities and hypocritical gossip, and cites Sterne on true piety versus mere amusement.
Indian Council at Dayton Chiefs Join General Harrison
Dayton February report states 50 of 60 Indians arrived to confer with General Harrison, with about 20 chiefs among them. Delegations from Shewaneeac Wyandot Senecas Diamics Pottawaumees Quiawas and Kickafioos attended the council. In Albany a letter notes Wilkinson’s intelligence of a westward 3000-strong enemy movement, prompting Burlington and nearby troop movements before the foe reportedly withdrew after penetrating Malone.
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Bumber
Harrison
Johnston
Dayton
York
Albany Argus
Plattsburg
Wilkinson
Burlington
Thack
Malone
Milledgeville Tribute to General Joan Fuoxp and Creek War
Milledgeville March 9 message from Georgia militia officers honors Brigadier General Joan Fuoxp retiring from command. They praise his conduct and lament that unmet needs and supply delays hindered the Creek War, noting repeated shortages of meat and provisions and attributing partial campaign results to supply failures.
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Milledgeville
Joan Fuoxp
Georgia
United States
Camp Hofie
Fragmentary Civil War note on arson and looting
Fragmentary OCR describes alleged acts of neglect and riot, mentioning a state arsenal at Malone burned and private property, mostly sutlers, destroyed. The report notes the enemy allegedly took 20 barrels and references army reports.
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Malone
Alligator Refit Sails To Cruise Coast In 1814
A letter from Capit John H. Dent to the Secretary of the Navy dated Charleston February 21 1814 reports the Alligator refitted and ready to sail at dawn to cruise the coast and inlets between Stono and Fort Royal. The enemy remains on the coast with no depredations since the earlier action. one enemy barge was found injured at North Edisto and two sailors were buried including an officer with an arm shot off.
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Charleston
S. C
Stono
Fort Royal
North Edisto
Farewell Address from Georgia Militia Officers
A fragmentary farewell message signed by George militia leaders including Charles Williamson and Jett Thomas. It extols patriotism and virtue, wishing good health and felicity to the recipient and their family as they depart from service.
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Charles Williamson
Fred, Freeman
Cavalry
Booth
Inft’ry
Meriwether
Rifle Corps
Jett Thomas
Thomas Pace
Arthus
Georgia Militia
United States
General's Answer to Georgia Militia Officers
A formal note from John Floyd to Charles Williamson and fellow officers expresses gratitude for their support during the war campaign. He credits officers and men for steadfast service under limited supplies, notes contractor-related hardships, and affirms their patriotism and readiness to defend national rights in future battles.
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Bicld
Georgia
John Floyd
Charles Williamson
Fred
D.S. Booth
James Meriwether
Rifle Corps
Jett Thomas
Artilery
Pace
U. States
Proposed Suspension Of Armed Action In War Talks
The House discusses pausing hostilities and pursuing peace through negotiation at Gottenburg. The administration seeks a settlement of maritime rights and lawful disputes with Great Britain, with talks to include an armistice and terms agreeable to both nations.
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Waieut
Mg. Rose
Gottenburg
Great Britain
Jonathan Russell
Goveror
Admiral Warren
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Wwawry
Rend Tanoc
Lhiou
Sterne
Indian Council
John. H. Dent
Secretary of the Navy
Massachusetts
V. Nt
Baltimore
Fulton
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