New York Election News and Upcoming Federal Politics
The Augusta Chronicle notes New York state elections favor Republicans with Governor Tompkins re-elected by about 4000 votes. Three of four senatorial districts likely send American principled members. The Assembly balance remains uncertain but leans Republican. The war policy faces opposition from New England factions as Union supporters prevail. Congress readiness and a forthcoming President’s Message are anticipated, while Spain’s forces under General Murray reportedly defeat Soult at Valencia.
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New York
Tompkins
Friends of Union
Report on siege action and prisoner exchange at Camp Meigs
General W J Harrison reports British and Indian forces repelled in a siege at Camp Meigs. He notes the removal of enemy artillery, a successful left flank sortie by detachment under Major Alexander, and a stronger right flank assault by garrison troops. He discusses prisoner releases, lists key officers, praises capt Wood, and encloses casualties and a potential future Indian policy note.
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W.J. Harrison
Secretary of War
Iread
Camp Meige
Proctor
Kentucky
Govenicht
Wering
19Th Regt
Alexander
Boswell
Forth- Meat Regt
Hose
Crogham and
Bradford
Langham Eliotts
Grotan
Waring
Sebry
Miller
19Th Infantry
Celebists
Ohio Militia
Stoddard
Artillery
Ball
Dragoons
Johnson
Gratiot
Engineers
Capt. Wood
Hukillf
Graham
O'Fallon
Adams
John Johnson
Procter
Ragland
Henry Harrison
John Armstrong
Co. Miller
Todd
19Th
U. S. Infantry
Lodwick
Ritzer
Ohio
Brown
Peters
Lion
Mc. Timberlee
Henderson
Tommes
Meldrum
Clay
Tocel
Boswel
Fletcher
Dudley
Simmons
Medcalf
Sebrn
Pittsburg
M‘gee
Massissinuy
Petersburg
Drum
Croghan
Longham
Elliott
Neriog
Sih Iist
Hukil
J. Johnson
Keut
O.fallen
Mr. Euback
General Orders from Fort Meigs May 9 1813
The report commends troops for repelling the siege at Fort Meigs and preserving the defense. It highlights Capt. Wood for fortifications, Maj. Stoddard's illness, and Gratiot, Cushing, Half, Miller, Todd, Ball, Lodwick, Ritzer, Johnson, and others for leadership and valor. It notes Kentucky militia zeal and cautions against overzealous pursuit.
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Meigs
Gratiot
Corps of Engineers
Wood
Stoddard
Cushing
17Th Infantry
Siege letters reveal Kentucky losses near fifty at river post
General Harrison reports only about fifty Kentucky troops killed or wounded after actions near the Repics and Fort Winchester. He notes prisoners, desertions from British gunboats, Indian dissension, and strong defense by Kentucky militia led by Capt. Sebres and Lt. Gwynne.
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Lower Sandusky
Meigs
Clay
Dudley
Fort Winchester
Proctor
Miller
Gwynne
19Th Regiment
Elliiott
N. W
Miami
Camp Meigs
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Augusta Chronicle Extra
Congress
Spain
Murray
Lisbon
Souchett
Valancia
North Western Army
P. S
Price
Regt. Light Artillery
N. Wi
John O’fallon
Department of War
Harrison
William H. Harrison
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