Decrees Against English Blockade Emphasized in Milan Edict
The document from Milan dated December 17 1807 proclaims that any vessel visiting England paying English duties or sailing to England loses its national flag and becomes English property. It declares British islands under blockade and prizes any ship from England or English colonies, with enforcement by warships or privateers, until rightful European principles return.
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Gody
Italy
Rhines
England
British
Acra
Algiers
Milan
Napoleon
London merchants warn of American ships detained amid talks
A London mercantile house letter dated January 7, received in New York aboard the Romp, reports British cruisers are seizing American vessels bound for continental ports and says London expects detentions until negotiations reach a final conclusion.
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Baltimade
London
New York
President Jefferson Signals Need to Boost Military Forces
President James Madison? No. Actually Jefferson writes to Congress urging precautionary steps to strengthen national defense. He notes dangers from foreign powers and proposes immediate provisions to raise and organize additional military forces, regular and volunteer, with plans outlined in a Secretary of War letter. He also calls attention to the militia act expires April 18, 1806, and its consequences.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Jefferson
Debated Army Augmentation Proposal From War Department
A War Department memorandum argues for raising 6000 regular troops immediately and organizing 24000 volunteers over five years. It envisions four to five brigadier generals, regional departments without a single commander in chief, and recruitment across states with annual encampments and inspector oversight.
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U.S
U. S. Hall
Regiment of Cavalry
Artillery
Congress
United States
Sam
H. Dearborn
U. S
Congress Debates Militia Bill and Military Expansion
In the House the committee reports a bill authorizing a detachment of militia with several amendments and the removal of the major generals clause. A secretary of war note and State Department documents on American seamen are referred to a new committee. In the Senate, Mr Smith’s time request is extended with postponement to March 15 and voir dire for counsel allowed.
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Secretary of War
Tallmadge
Secretary of State
Senate
Smith
Adams
House of Representatives Sees Randolph Return Amid Contracts Bill Action
In a delayed seating following an accidental fall, Mr Randolph returns to the House. The body, in committee of the whole chaired by Mr Pitkin, debates public contracts with 1 to 24 and defeats a strike on lands contracts. An amended section directs annual contract reports from Treasury War Navy and post office. The bill then advances to engrossment for a third reading. The committee also reports a bill to punish conspiracies to commit treason.
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Randolph
Pitkin
Blackledge
Unclear Chronicle notes and Parisian turmoil from London to Ulis
Augusta readers learn from London dates of January 16, including headlines on Hutchinson’s capture, French privateers seizing American ships, and Britain’s hemp contracts with India. The piece also covers a major Ulfis riot, a devastating fire at Lewis Barrie and Co. warehouses, casualties, and a brave rescue attempt by Mr. Fairlamb, plus a racial incident involving a Blackman named Jack.
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Charleston
London
Hutchinson
England
France
Sansom
America
E. India Company
Bank of England
Mack
Miranda
Ulfis
Lewis Barrie
Lignon and Sons
Sancric
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Lisbon
the Chronicle
Georgia
Europe
U. States
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House
Tice
Bacon
Treasury
Yeas and Nays
Free Masons
Washington
Grand Lodge of America
James Turner
Gen
B. Smith
North-Carolina
J. Rhea
Tennessee
Grand Lodge of
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WAR Department
Sir
Maxrex
Augusta
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Doctor Smet
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