Massachusetts Opinions on War and Alignment with Britain
An 1809 letter discusses Massachusetts party strategy amid possible war, arguing eastern states may seek a separate defense alliance with Britain. It warns full independence could trigger a civil congress, halting war plans and reshaping federal relations while urging caution amid shifting public opinion.
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France
Newland
Buca
Massachusetts
Friends of
Britain
England
America
A. B
Boston
Congress
Massachusettss
Umemebers
Great Britain
Halifax
Republic
Union
U. States
Mississippi territory admission bill advances to third reading
Washington March 14 The House orders the admission bill to a third reading within its limits including the portion of West Florida lying east of Pearl River The British Intrigue The House committee on Henry’s disclosures obtained leave to meet during the session to discuss the President’s message in relation to the matter
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Washington. City
Mississippi Territory
Union
House of Representatives
Florida
Pearl Ivere
Committee of the House of Representatives
Henry
Committee Examines Foreigner About Mr Henry Mission
The committee yesterday summoned a foreigner in the city and examined him on his knowledge of Mr Henry. The panel adjourned to reconvene at ten oclock tomorrow. No material disclosures have yet emerged from the progress of the inquiry.
State Department report on 1809 project inquiries
Secretary of State reports no names found in the United States linked to the 1809 project or views associated with Sir James Craig. It notes John Henry named no individuals as concerned, and submits the document to Congress dated March 12, 1812, Raleigh Register remarks on rumored commands for Monroe Dearborn Harrison.
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Secretary of State
Senate
Toth Iist
United States
John Henry
James Craig
John Henry Havire
Congress
James Non2zo
Dept of State
Col. Monroe
Sims
Gen. Dearborn
Gov. Harrison
Raleigh Register
Government Views on England Policy and 1809 Proposals
The article argues papers before Congress reveal England threats and insidious friendship aimed at obstructing American growth. It cites Sir James Craig and Henry, notes their aging decline, and warns that British agents still pursue hostile schemes. Government should know plans to guard against future effects.
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Congress
England
America
Leas
James Craig
Henry
Military movements and overseas dispatches stir up wartime rumors
A Montgomery county informant says U S troops at Point Peter advance into East Florida as militia from Gen Floyd’s brigade may join. Major Laval plans a direct attack on St Augustine by the 18th. The U S sloop Wasp carried dispatches to France and England from New York. Ballasteros’s Spanish army defeats the French retreating from Tarifa, claiming 7000 French dead or captured. An embargo rumor appears via Petersburgh letters with Savannah confirming arrival from New York in five days.
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Petersburgh
Virg
Savannah
New York
Emissary Links British Plot to Dismember Union Reported
A Washington letter dated March 1812 alleges Prince James Craig and Jobs Henry aided a federal faction to split the United States. The writer cites President’s documents and declares internal enemies, including some self-styled Republicans, must be exposed and expelled. Georgia is urged to raise alarms and defend independence at all costs.
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Congress
Jobs Henry
Horn
Feds
Georgia
United States
Petersburgh Mercantile Co. Stockholders Meet Call
Notice informs stockholders that a general meeting is requested to be held at the store house in Petersburgh Georgia on the fourth Monday in April next for business of importance to the concern. Petersburgh Geo 27th March 3812.
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Petersburgh Mercantile Co
Petersburgh Georgia
Peterseurg
Georgia Elbert
Archillus Jarrat
Fupice
Said
Alexander Pope
Curt of Ordinary
Wx. C. Robbins
Isabella Robbins
Plinny Robbins
Tate
Rager
Elbert
A. Farrar
A. Pope
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James Madison
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U. S
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Wasp
Ballasteros
Tarifa
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Augusia
Michael Silvert
James Walker
Matthew Fox
Lindsey Culemin
Diffril
City Hotel
James S. ‘Aiker
John Hill
John ‘Moore
Joseph Hutchinson
Sheriff’s Sale
Waynesborough
Burke ‘County
Jobler ‘Creek
Wm. Royal Esq
Jeremiah Holland
Benjamin Powell
Nann
Ann Randolph
Beverly Randolph
Aaron Justice
Burke County
John Shupe
George Henor
John Connell
Bazil Warnock
Nixon Lester
Sam
Johan B. Wilkinson
William Stone
Joseph Perry
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Wm. Seay
London
Fale
Robt. Johns
S. Phoeby Seay
X. Merch
Man Sims
Samuel Hammond
WM. Sims
Desigous
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Bustin
Douglass
S. Bogan
Scholl Shoals
Green County
Occnes
Columbis County
Edward Short
Thomas Pe
James Ross
Elizabeth Wiley Minor
Petersburg
Board of Commissioners
Wm. Jones
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