Proclamation and Order of Council on Trade Licences 1812
Readable fragments outline a British proclamation of January 14 1813 and an accompanying Downing Street circular November 4 1812. They describe licensed import and export trade restrictions by British authorities amid hostilities with the United States, detailing vessel identification, ports, and licensing conditions. The note notes proposals to prohibit US citizens from certain trade and to limit imports to Eastern States, with explicit pricing and control points.
Proclamation on Trade Relaxations for Bermuda and Somer Islands
The document reports a proclamation by Brigadier General George Harsford under the Prince Regent's 1812 Order in Council. It details temporary allowances for importation of slaves and livestock, rums, and provisions into Bermuda and Somer Islands and other West Indies territories, with restrictions tied to duties and licensing.
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Boston
George Harsford
Rotent Kenney
God Save
King
Prince Regent
Carlton House
British West India Islands
South America
Privy Council
West Indies
Bahama Islands
Bermuda
Somer Islands
France
U. States of America
General Harrison advances toward River Raisin rumor
Letters received at the War Department suggest General Harrison has moved his army toward the River Raisin, with reports indicating he had not yet encountered the enemy as of the 20th. The source notes the date is later than the information copied from the Chili paper.
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Harrison
Department of War
Raisin
Ees
United States
Ain
High Seas
British Isles
James Madison Delivers Inaugural Address in Capitol
President elect James Madison addresses the assembled public at the Capitol on March 4 while taking the oath of office. The event marks the formal inauguration proceedings and the transfer of executive duties.
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James Madison
United States
Capitol
Vnst
War Speech Highlights Justification and Resolve in 1813
In a public address, James Winchester defends the justness of the war, urges national unity, and notes British tactics while praising American discipline. He reports a battle at French Town with heavy losses and captures, listing officers taken prisoner and confirming overall perseverance.
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North Western Army
French Town
Raisin
James Winchester
U. S. Army
William Lewis
Coronel
James Overton
George Madison
James Garrard
John McCallay
Poland Keen
John Todd
Richard Hightower
John Hamilton
Bland W. Ballard
Samuel L. Williams
Coalman Cholier
Uriah Sabrie
Henry James
Richard Bledsoe
Joseph Kelly
Caleb Holder
Ashton Guard
Byron Rule
Wm. Moore
M. M’guire
John Higgins
Lynden Comstock
James Mundy
Wm. O. Butler
James Herron
Thomas Chin
Wm. Nash
Jos
Harrow
Mooring
John W. Nash
Fleet
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Congress
House OF Representatives
Senate
Great Britain
Uear
Downing Street
United States of America
Royal
Order In Council
Estern States
Harcourt
Gaxette
Brumuba Dias Somen Istanns
Islands
C. Kc &c
Avasiiington City
Ares
Herois
Genera Winchester
WAP
Secretary of War
Malden
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