British naval preparations and Swedish diplomatic note
Reports describe Portsmouth arming small brigs including Thistle Snap Bold Rover Boxer and Manly to sail up the St Lawrence and patrol the Lakes. A Swedish crisis note details Baron d Engerstrom demanding Cabre's departure after French aggression and ongoing hostilities with France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
a. _Vowlax
Riea
Portsmouth
St. Lawrence
Thistle
Snap
Bold
Rover
Boxer
Manly
Quebec
Upper Canada
Royalist
Rifleman
Trinculo
Primrose
Releigh
Cruse
W. Indies
Sir John Warren
Adeline and Baltic Expedition News From 18th Century Ship Logs
Philadelphia reports the supercargo Craycroft aboard the Adeline returning after sailing from Cordovan to Philadelphia on March 16. The expedition aimed to sail to Baltimore in three days. Ships Chesa peake and Atlas are noted, with mentions of Cape May, a whale boat boarding, and various Baltic and Paris news including Berlin taken and Russians retreating toward Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TUB Raltinore
Philadelphia
Adeline
Craycroft
Cordovan
Edr. Tyger
New-York
Baltimore
Chesapeake
Richardson
Nantz
Cape May
Delaware
Poictiers, &c
Bigoane
Bordeaux
Paris
Dantzic
Rumors Reach London Papers on Ruling Heads and Navies
The Boston Palladium reports London papers through March discuss minimal Russian progress, a possible channel between Louis XVIII and France, and changes in naval command with Sir Richard Keats named commander at Newfoundland. Murat’s standing with Napoleon appears flagged as the Naples king falls from favor.
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Boston
J. T. Duckworth
K. B
London
Murat
Naples
Bonaparte
News from the Atlantic and port battles in 1813
Reports from Oporto and New London recount French and American naval actions. A 20 gun French corvette attacked shipping near the Ber while the American privateer Globe claimed eight to ten ships near Oporto. A New York letter describes a possible prisoner exchange with a British 74 gun ship off Montague and criticizes British propaganda about American frigates.
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New York
Delano
Oporto
Ber
Villa de Conde
Globe
Moon
Baltimore
Burlings
Java
Oproto
Capt
London
Bng
ESSEX
Danizic
Sailing ship Mornet for England and France
April 26 report from Par La DELruiA notes the Mornet is under sailing orders for England and France with dispatches. Mr Crawford the new minister to the French court is expected to embark. Gallatin arrived in the city last Saturday. A further correspondence between the government and Sir John B Warren is mentioned. The keel of a 74 gun ship was laid at Charlestown Navy Yard following orders to advance construction in Portsmouth harbor.
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Par la Delruia
England
France
Crawford
Gallatin
John B. Warren
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
Naval plans to reinforce Halifax with larger ships to match American frigates
The London Courier praises the American frigates and reports a decision to strengthen the Halifax station with larger warships capable of countering them. Orders are said to have been issued, signaling a shift in naval force in the region.
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London Courier
Halifax
British Capture Brimington Vessel at Bridgetown Action
Philadelphia reports British possession of a Bridgetown brigantine on Sunday the 18th. A marines party and crew were moved to the fleet then landed near Bridgetown. The lieutenant was arrested at Bridgetown while militia seized the vessel, 17 casks loaded, under a flag of truce.
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Bridgetown
Cohansey Creek
Bridgeton
Prisoners Exchanged and Essex Report Amid War News
May 4 dispatches from Annapolis note 130 to 140 prisoners landed from a Bay fleet as part of an exchange. British squadron to advance upriver after release. Rumor claims the Essex captured by a 274 gun ship and carried to Antigua. Sackett's Harbor letters say Chauncey’s flotilla sails for Lake Ontario with troops destined for Newark or York.
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Annapolis
Annapolia
Essex
Antigua
21St Ul
Sackett’s Harbor
Chauncey
Lake Ontario
Newark
York
False reports deny Harrison march destruction claim
The Alexandria Gazette refutes a credibly sourced report that a 256-man detachment led by Gen. Harrison was destroyed en route from Fort Defiance to Fort Meigs. It notes no such letter exists from Mr Granger and that a circulating but unfounded tale remains untraceable. An extra Statesman sheet also claims British cattle raid and deserter pilots.
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Icis
Alexandria
Warren
Ohio
Harrison
Fort Defiance
Fort Meigs
Granger
the Statesman
Wilmington
Kent
Requisition and General Orders From 1812 Kentucky
An express from Fort Amanda brings dispatches to Governor Shelby including a requisition for 1500 men, part of 3000 previously raised for the Northwest defence. General Harrison orders militia regiments to rendezvous at Georgetown on May 2 to march to their destination.
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Unig
B.i
Naval Service
Forres
House of Commons
Mapison
France
Chesapeake
Delaware Bayly
Peninsula
Estern
Maritime
Frankfort K
Harrison
Shelby
Genert
Fort Amanda
Express
Adjutant General's Office
Frankforty
North Western Army
9Th Sfat
Kentucky
Samuel Caldwell
James Cox
Georgetown
P. ‘Butler
Adj
Poem Parody by Henry Stany on You mariners of England
Henry Stany Esq offers a pointed verse on Campbell's You mariners of England. The parody reflects contemporary times with satirical seafaring tone and civic wit.
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Campbell
England
Henry Stany
Immortal Brave Chorus: Columbia’s Patriot Call
Ye freemen of Columbia guard your coast and stand for liberty. The Immortal Brave shall rise again as British foes retreat. The song promises vengeance on Abraham’s fields and a conquering, peaceful dawn when war’s tempest ends.
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Columbia
Britain
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Baron D'Engelstrom
M. de Cabre
Frances
Stockholm
Swedish Pomerania
Napoleon
Sweden
M- de Bergstedt
M. de Cabra
Baron D'Engerstom
Koningsberg
Old
Cry
Prance
Eastern Mail
New-London
Con
Orpheus
Montauge
Isaac Thompson
Brutus, Forbes
Gloucester
Plymouth
Monarch
Thunderer
Chatham
Resolution
Constitution
Courier
John Bull
Washington City
Great Britain
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