Remission of Duties on PAFA Paintings Imported 1812
An act provides for the remission of 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. Signed by James Madison on July 22, 1816.
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Halifax
Boston
Agnes
Act on Consolidation and Costs in U S Courts of 1883
The act limits costs when multiple actions or libels are joined in U S courts or territories. It allows one libel or information for costs unless clearly justified. It enables consolidation of related causes to avoid unnecessary costs or delay and assigns possible penalties for frivolous cost increases by attorneys. The president pro tempore and vice president signed it on July 22, 1883.
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United States
House of Representative
Amrica
Congress
Contested Views on Dancing Among Savanna h Museum Circles
A fragment from the Savannah Museum debate discusses why dancing is condemned by some self styled disciples of savings who remain fixed in their opinions and resist arguments from opposing captains.
Dancing deemed essential social art in Christian circles
The piece argues dancing can soften manners and aid social bonding, though some Christians call it a vice. It contrasts open, lively gatherings with rigid mortification and tea party chatter, praising dancing as a humane, uplifting activity that fosters conversation and sociability. It cites Sterne’s sentiment on social amusements.
Indians Hold Council with General Harrison at Dayton
Dayton D. Feb. 8 50 of 60 Indians joined 20 chiefs to confer with General Harrison for the council’s aim. The tribes represented included Shewaneeac Wyandot Senecas Diamics Pottawaumees Quiawas and Kickafioos. Albany letter notes Wilkinson reports 3000 enemy advance from the west and troops move toward Burlington before turning back after learning the foe had changed course.
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Bumber
Harrison
Johnston
Dayton
York
Albany Argus
Plattsburg
Wilkinson
Burlington
Thack
Malone
Milledgeville Tribute to General Fuoxp on Retirement
The Milledgeville militia officers commend Brigadier General Joan Fuoxp upon his retirement from command and lament the Creek War's unfinished end. They note scarce provisions since rendezvous at Camp Hofie, blaming supply failures for partial campaign outcomes and defend the army against public reproach.
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Milledgeville
Joan Fuoxp
Georgia
United States
Camp Hofie
Fire at Malone Arsenal and Looting by Enemy
The fragment notes neglectful conduct under a contract and reports that the state arsenal at Malone was burnt and private property, mostly sutlers’ goods, destroyed. It adds that only 20 barrels were taken by the enemy according to army statements.
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Malone
Alligator refitted sails to cruise coast near Charlestown 1814
Captain Dent reports the Alligator refitted and set to sail at dawn to patrol the coast between Stono and Fort Royal. The enemy remains offshore with no depredations since the attack, one injured barges’ boat recovered near North Edisto, and two sailors buried after battle injuries. Massachusetts legislature adjourned February 1814 amid political strife. Baltimore citizens form committee to raise funds for a Fulton plan floating battery defense.
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Charleston
S. C
Stono
Fort Royal
North Edisto
Baltimore
Fulton
Farewell to Georgia Militia Leaders in 1815
A departed Georgia militia committee bids farewell to officers and soldiers in the United States service. The message thanks them for their patriotic service and wishes renewed health and happiness for their families and friends.
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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 Floyd thanks Georgia Militia officers for service
A formal notice from John Floyd to Georgia Militia officers expresses gratitude for their conduct during the campaign. He notes resource shortages and contractor inefficiencies but praises officers and men for duty completed and returns to families. He wishes domestic happiness and patriotism for the signatories and rests with them ready to defend national rights.
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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 Armago Negotiation In Congress
Congress notes a motion to suspend discussions as Mr Waieut of Mg urges consideration of a policy. He cites trust in the administration to seek peace via negotiation at Gottenburg with the prince regent’s widow. The aim is to settle differences under the laws of nations and maritime rights with Britain.
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Waieut
Mg. Rose
Gottenburg
Great Britain
Jonathan Russell
Goveror
Admiral Warren
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E. Gerry
James Madison
MH. Clay
Gerry
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Savannah Museum
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Aurrow
Ind
Ldam
Wwawry
Rend Tanoc
Lhiou
Sterne
Indian Council
John. H. Dent
Secretary of the Navy
Massachusetts
V. Nt
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