Monroe Letter On Florida Crisis and Spanish Alliance
A 1811 communication from James Monroe questions Governor Matthews actions in Florida. It requests explanation of measures by the governor and authority behind any steps undermining Spanish authority, amid fears of Spanish-British alliance and U.S. intervention. The note cites relations with Spain and Great Britain and the security of East and West Florida.
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Gvatier d’Onis
United States
Mathews
Georgia
Newton
Mary
Florida
Thac
Frifen
Gofenter
Msedtonis
Spain
Great Britain
Royly
Prince Regent
West Floida
West India Islands
Mathers
Monroe Letter on West Florida and Spain Indemnity
The letter to Mr. Foster outlines U S policy on West Florida, cites injuries to American commerce from Spain since the revolutionary era, and discusses indemnity claims unrelated to West Florida. It notes Spain admitted a right to indemnity in 1802 and recalls a 1795 envoy to Madrid and subsequent failure to reach resolution.
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United States
West Florida
Eas
Filorida
Spain
de Agitat N. Ovica
West
Florida
France
Wich
N. O
Madrid
Congress debates Spain indemnity and East Florida risk
The debate centers on Spain’s indemnity for U S injuries tied to East Florida and territorial claims east of the Mississippi. It argues a strong case for compensation and warns against letting East Florida pass to another power, with diplomacy and congressional action outlined.
Territorial Governance Provisions for New Territory
The text outlines appropriation of 100,068 dollars for expenses and security, to be directed by the President from treasury funds. It also authorizes a temporary territorial government with military civil and judicial powers to be vested in designated persons, to protect inhabitants and ensure liberty property and religion.
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Congress
NACT Authorized Detachment From Militia by Congress
The act enables the president of the United States to require executive leaders of various states to detach units of the militia as directed by Congress. This authorization comes from the Senate and House of Representatives in session.
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Crawfors
George Clinton
United States
Smith
N.Y
Citien George Cinton
House of Representatives
Congress
U. States
Messrs. Smith
N. Y
Disteit Court
New York
Reuben Saunders
Securites
Lovifin
New Orleans
Frouse
Messis
United
Campbell
Secretary of the Treasury
Cumberland
Maryland
Ohio
Messige
United States of America
H. Clay
H. Crawford
James Madison
Militia Enactments and War Provisions Cited
The article outlines sections of a 1812 act detailing militia organization, officer appointment, pay and rations, and a six month service limit. It covers penalties replacing whipping with stoppages of pay, confinement, drumming out, and a million dollar appropriation. It notes Madison approval and mentions foreign military moves and bread price rises in Belgrade and London.
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Bernal
United States
Department of War
Casis
U. States
General Hamilton Arrives in New York From Liverpool
Late last evening the ship General Hamilton capt. Gantle arrived in New York from Liverpool after a 29 day voyage. The crew brought London papers and Lloyds Lists dated mid March and a Liverpool paper of March 21, with extracts for publication. The king was reported as remaining as usual.
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New York
Hamilton
Gantle
Liverpool
Gantley
Mercantile Advertiser
London
Lloyd’s
Frontiers News and Royal Promotions From Across Continents
Telegraphed notes explain Russian movements near Belgrade and Danube shifts. Parisian and Hamburg dispatches report threats against vessels connected to Heligoland and possible punishments. Vienna notes a leadership change in Hungary and a shift of generals. Savannah outlines Florida Revolution disavowal and potential amnesty amid Amelias restoration talks, with trade and diplomatic implications hinted by Mr. Barlow and Mr. Gerry.
Tremendous Earthquake Report from Carracas and Laguira
Baltimore correspondent relays a March 26 earthquake near Carracas and Laguira causing massive destruction and thousands buried. Reports describe digging of corpses, burning of bodies near the wharf, tents on the plain, and subsequent tremors on April 14. Robert K Lowry from Laguira notes fear of robbery and escape toward Porto Cavello.
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Feder Garret Rey
Cai
Raccas
Ligeira
Betts
Leguira
Thiere
Carraccaé
Laguira
Crows
New-York
Heardian Félentine
Nfegecere
Athipin
Getite
Robert K. ‘Lowry
E.q
Languira
Porto Cavello
Vinegar Said to Neutralize Arsenic in Child Case
A Philadelphia paper reports a child exposed to arsenic was treated with vinegar applied locally. The account notes vinegar can affect neutralization in such accidental poisonings and records the remedy used.
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Phil
Bread Priceand Embargo Spars Over bakers
The note discusses bread prices amid an embargo and a expected weight increase for baking. It mentions Flow and Alexandria with price drops and the call for bakers to adjust loaf weight accordingly.
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Alexasria
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