British Army Moves in Spain and Cadiz News
Reports from Cadiz and Cadiz papers describe British troops drawn from Cadiz and Isla as negotiations unfold. The Ariadne arrives from Cadiz in 26 days, with mention of German regiments bound for Quebec and French and Spanish campaigns, plus updates on Mexico and European moves.
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Williams
Cadiz
Isla
Quebec
Tangier
Lisbon
Planteganet
Halifax
Capiz
Calleja
Signor Venegas
Mexico
British Frigate Jave Taken by American Constitution
From the London Pilot March 25. The Jave, en route to the East Indies with Lieut Gen Hislop and a large crew, including recruits and passengers, was captured by the American Constitution. The piece laments the loss, questions naval strategy, and pledges to redeem British flag honor after successive defeats.
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London
East Indies
Hislop
Bombay
Eoas
Naval administration debate prompts early action motion
The Lords discussed naval administration with a naval minister proposing to submit a motion for inquiry. A London report notes Austrian ambassador Wessemberg’s arrival in Gottenburg and references French General Lauriston urging restraint. The piece cites French propaganda fears and warns of military commissions and harsh actions against agitators during the crisis.
Proclamation Against Barataria Pirates Near Mississippi
Governor of Louisiana issues a proclamation about a desperate gang of pirates and smugglers who have long occupied Barataria Island near the mouth of the Mississippi, signaling a crackdown to restore order and security in the region.
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Louisiana
Barataria
Mississippi
Proclamation by Governor Claiborne on Piracy at Isle of France
Louisiana governor orders pirates and armed vessels near Isle of France to disperse and cease illegal activities. He calls on civil and military officers to arrest offenders, warns citizens against aiding them, and urges public support to protect U S and state interests. Issued March 15, 1813 in New Orleans.
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Ciudad Rodrigo
Soult
Olmedo
France
Longa
W. €. C. Clairborne
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Barataria
Isle of France
U. Stanes
U. S
United States
New Orleans
L. B. Macarty
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British Squadron Joins Bermuda Detachment at Halifax
Halifax reports the HMS San Domingo and ships under Admiral Warren with Royal Artillery aboard joined a squadron about two weeks earlier. The Spartan and Bolus sail for the Chesapeake. May 4 coffee house notes describe fire damage from such raids and a Pinkney letter recounting militia actions and enemy rocket exchanges. May 7 reports ships moving offshore and Havre de Grace outrage with Irishman O Neale abducted, possible execution feared. Havre de Grace distraught, one local killed by rocket. March 8, expected U.S. commissioners to Russia depart from Philadelphia.
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H. M.S
Coffey
Hughes
Pinkney
Rodgers
Washieron City
Havre-de-Grace
O’neale
Havre-de- Grace
Seizure of naturalized O Neale sparks retaliatory call
A London printed piece recounts the seizure of a naturalized citizen at Havre de Grace and detention aboard a British fleet with intent to kill. The piece urges US retaliation and vows to protect the nation, while noting Churchill’s or Chauncey’s potential actions on the Great Lakes and Niagara Falls. Also referenced is Captain Sir James L Yeos appointment and a list of vessels for service.
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O’ Neale
London
St. Laurence
Lake Ontario
Falls
Niagara
John Bull
Commodore Chauncey
James L. Yeo
Tars
Ant
America
River St. Lawrence
Harison's Army in Battle Near Fort Meigs Reported
National Intelligencer reports from May 3 that intelligence from Ohio describes heavy cannon and small arms fire near Fort Meigs with uncertainty about enemy numbers. Sightings came from Sandusky and proximity to the fort suggests a renewed attack after a prior repulse. Also notes British burning of Georgetown and Frederic in Cecil County and rumors of squadron approach to Annapolis.
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Express
Fort Mort Meigs
Georgetown
Frederic
Cecil County
Salazfras Creek
Bay
Landing of troops near York in April 1815
Report from York Upper Canada dated April 28 1815 describes a landing three miles west of town after adverse winds. Major Forsyth’s riflemen came under heavy fire as General Sheaffe commanded seven hundred regulars and militia with one hundred Indians. Gen Pike arrived with seven to eight hundred troops, the enemy retreated to their works, a battery assault followed, and a massive magazine explosion occurred near the main works.
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York
Upper Canada
Sheaffe
Pike
E. H. Dearborn
Joan Annstrowe
Washington
Upper
Canada
Bois
Lorento
Porsyth
Sin Person
Forsyth
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