Payment authorization for Oliver Pollock 1807
The Senate and House authorize proper treasury officers to settle Pollock's account as former U S commercial agent at New Orleans. They approve detainment expenses in Havana for Thomas Patterson hostage powder supply commissions and related charges, with interest until paid, payable from unappropriated funds. Pollock must execute assignment of all claims to the United States and lodge with the Treasury Register.
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Oliver Polloick
Senate of
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Treasury
Oliver Pollock
United States
New Orleans
Havanaha
Thomas Patterson
Macon
House of Representativves
Smith
Senate
Jefferson
French Grand Army Bulletin Highlights Eylao Battle Sacrifices
The report details Captain Avznn mortally wounded at Eylao, his final words, and the French victory amid heavy Russian losses. It notes Dupont’s 26th attack on Braunberg, the capture of cannon and prisoners, and generals rewarded for their actions. The text also covers Angereau’s heroic ride and awards, with references to disposition of brigades and garrisons at Ostrolenka and Stargud.
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Osteront
Avznn
Imperial Horse Guards
Eylau
France
Ey- Tau
Okrolenka
Paris
Francis
Eylao
Thorn
Hlis
Hautpoul
Pailarga
Marienwerder
Neet
Elbing
Braunsberg
Léger Belair
Perfermwade
Baron de Kort
Goo Mien
Savary
Ostrolenka
Legion of Honor
Sth
Moifzna
Lannes
Eylany
Angereau
Zobberg
Dantzic
Jreas
Stargud
Bonfa
French Aid and Battles Shape Early Revolutionary War
The text recounts General Teli's forces taking a fort at Colberg with 300 prisoners and six cannons, Drombroski defeating a garrison at Distham with 660 prisoners, and Lefebvre arriving to invest Juntzics. It notes harsh winter weather and praises French support to the American cause, asking why similar conduct would be treason for Emmet and Irish patriots.
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Teli
Guards
Colberg
Naugarton
Fort Beret
Boyer
Montmorency
G. Drombroski
Dantzic
Distham
Marshal Lefebvre
Juntzics
Tri Forte
Wallington
Anythiag
D’estaign
Batras
Latonch Treville
de Graffe
la Fayette
Rochambeau
Rhode Island
Savannah
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Jackson
France
Washington
Emmet
Emperor's Address to Senate on Saxony and Poland
The emperor's address to the senate declares treaties with Saxony, protests its loss and restoration of independence, and condemns weaker princes. It urges reconciliation with Saxony, notes the death of the Duke of Saxe Coburg, and warns that wars and conquests must secure peace and the empire's safety. It laments delays in obtaining Poland's partition and foresees future campaigns to defend Constantinople and European stability.
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Imperinl
Warsaw
Senate
Minster of Foreign Affairs
Saxony
Ottober
Posen
Prussia
Saxe
France
Poland
Constantinople
Baltic
Mediterranean
Europe
Persia
Turkey
Petersburg
Caucasus
Poltusk
Golymin
Rebels and Loyalists Rally Over British Rule in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 24 the writer denounces former British subjects who resent George III tyranny and warn against foreign alliance. He lists Adams and many others allied with Tories as rebels and recalls Hamilton and Irish patriots like Emmet and Mac Neven. A few loyalists such as Galloway Allen Batchey and Bond are praised for staying faithful.
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Philadelphia
George TH
France
Adams
George III
Hamilton
Emmet
Mac Neven
Galloway
Allen
Batcley
Bond
Robbery Threatens Findley Receiver in Cincinnati
Washington City reports General James Findley receiver of public monies in Cincinnati robbed of a large sum, about fifty thousand dollars. The thief is Charles Vattier a wealthy Frenchman and a mulatto servant of Gen F. They obtained keys to most locks at the house. Both are imprisoned under strong guard amid fears of a possible rescue.
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James Findley
Cincinnati
Charles Vattier
Gen F
Fire Destroys East Wing of Marine Hospital
Norwich reports on May 5 a fire consumed the east wing of the Marine Hospital in Norfolk. Despite rapid spread aided by a breeze, townspeople and Portsmouth residents saved the remaining structure. Toll bridge guards blocked access. the note urges gates be opened during such emergencies.
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Marine Hospital
Portsmouth
Paris and Berlin war rumors and naval losses reported
Charleston dated May 12 reports Captain Taylor of the brig William and Mary from Amsterdam noting rumors of the French emperor and King of Italy visiting Berlin and a March 8 clash between French and Russians with 15 000 said dead though victors unclear. It mentions American ships in Liverpool, a February gale wrecking several ships, and a new Zeppelins on the frontiers ordering valuables sent to a Russian frontier city.
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Taylor
William and Mary
Amsterdam
France
Italy
Berlin
Texel
British Minister Recalled Amid Massachusetts Election News
Report from Washington claims "recalled" British Minister Erxierne is to be superseded after the English ministry change. An express is sent to Hampton Roads to halt the Wasp sloop of war en route to England. The U. S. brig Napoleons map anchored near Craney Island with dispatches to England and France.
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Erxierne
Hampton Roads
England
Washington
Richmond Enquirer
U. States
Smith
Craney
France
Mediterranean
Purin
Ance
Peterburg
Exquirer
Exskin
Hampton Reeds
Waefp
Thomas Paine to Morgan Lewis in the Public Adverse
The piece rails at calumny in early American politics, defending Jefferson and Clinton while condemning Lansing and others for damages lawsuits. It notes the dangers of calumny and praises moral integrity in public life amid federal faction fighting.
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Jefferson
Feds
Coleman
Cullen
Rufus King
Morgan Lewis
William Livingston
Witt Chianten
Comstock
Fudge¢ Johnfim
Lansing
Gov. Clinton
New-York
George Clinton
Clinton
Lewis
Thomas Farmer
Farmer
Majorin Livingston
Jackson
Independent Republican
Frank
Rouge
United States
Thoms Jefferson
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Foreign Intelligence
Washington City
Norfolk
Charleston
Liverpool
London Times
Prospero
Cape D’alpre
Dieppes
Massachusetts
Boston Chronicle
Sullivan
Strong
N.Y
Thomas Paine
Morgan Lewiss
Puleaufk
Vistula
Naren
Alle
Bentz
Pate Farge
Brautherg
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