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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1811
Page
7
General Thomas Graham forwards casualty figures after the recent action near Leon. He notes about 8000 French engaged, heavy losses and many prisoners. British and Spanish forces report numerous officers killed or wounded and extensive hospital dispersal. Detachments collected wounded and buried the dead through the sixth.
Boston reports a late arrival from Rochelle aboard the schooner Success capt. Hale n from Rochelle in 34 days with wine brandy and other goods. The piece notes French policy shifts and suspicions about embargoes and permits to depart with cargoes. It cites whether US vessels may sell cargoes and sail freely and mentions actions in Spain Portugal and Cadiz.
A Richmond Enquirer note from April 30 copies a Liverpool Courier circular. British ministers direct colonial governors to forward American vessel papers to Paris for examination to separate false from genuine. The circular states Britain may mediator in disputes, not bound to defend minority regimes, and urges amity with Spanish provinces to promote commerce.
The narrative recalls the flag’s removal by civil power then its burial in a private lot with a coffin procession and volleys. Report notes Florida representatives were denied a seat in the Orleans Legislature causing regional anger and fears of anarchy amid frontier tensions. Weekly Chronicles
The Rev Mr Cristian will preach on the fourth Sunday of this month at the School House near Mr John Beal's in Columbia county.
In Natchex Mississippi Territory on a Sunday the Florida flag appeared atop a sixty foot flagstaff. Townsfolk debated whether it was a government insult and eventually sought to cut down the flag, with Gen Hampton and Lieut Hakill arriving to restore order as the dispute over private property flared.
In Gallatin and Greenboroughamtil the period around July 15 is noted with references to soil lands and the fill season in aune Ahaendah, suggesting regional agricultural activity and seasonal planning.
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