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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1813
Page
2
A speech urges Americans to support war efforts and defend national sovereignty. It praises the president, criticizes the War Department, and calls for renewed zeal by the army to restore losses and honor, citing revolutionary precedent and the need to resist imperial powers.
A speech exhorts unity for the United States amid wartime strain and domestic division. It recalls the revolutionary fight, praises Gen Montgomery’s era, credits the army’s leadership, and urges concerted action to uphold independence against British and congressional criticism.
Capt Nata G SENTER of the 25th Infantry urges acknowledgment of continued freedom and independence. The fragment reflects military voice stressing national autonomy and resolve.
An extract dated May 10 from John O Neill recounts a dawn attack by 15 English barges on Havre de Grace. He braved grape shot at a battery, fired a gun wounded, then fled, later captured by a pursuing officer and held aboard the Maidstone gate until release three days earlier.
May 10 report says Com De cature reduced the United States to 48 guns from 54 aboard the frigate. The U S, under De cature, with the sloop Argus sailed yesterday and headed to sea. Capt. Butler, once aboard the Valiant, reported New York not blockaded and neutral ships leaving. Delaware, Hedelius, 25 days from Lisbon, arrived with salt for A Cranston Co. The next day a sloop of war chased them after lat 38 long, possibly Algerine.
Postal extract from Chillicothe dated May 7 reports Fort Meigs surrounded by British and Indians with continuous cannonading. Kentucky troops unable to reach General Harrison as militia are mobilized and townsfolk prepare to evacuate. Capt. Richardson notes heavy bombardment at Fort Findley and movement toward Meigs. Four companies depart at dawn for Headquarters seeking speed and success.
Norfolk reports that on Wednesday the enemy squadron at Linhaven Bay grew to 18 ships. By yesterday 15 ships were seen making for the Caps, with nine at anchor last evening and the rest sailing toward SGA, indicating renewed activity near Cape.
The Groxy a privateer from Baltimore under Capt Moon fought an Algerine cruiser off the Darlings coast of Portugal. The engagement lasted about three hours. the Algerine composed of eight 9 pounders, four 24s, and 12 pounders. The Globe sustained two deaths and heavy damage to sails and rigging before the Algerine withdrew.
Extract from a May letter dated Hyans Quarters Sandusky recounts General Clay’s force landing across the Miami river and driving British batteries. It notes Tecumseh possibly among the slain, a siege with 450 of 800 militia survivors, and plans to move toward Malden if reinforcements arrive. About 500 men present with expected additions, potentially nearing 1000.
A Pensacola source reports the former governor has left for Havanna and Gonzalez Manrique has arrived as West Florida governor. About 400 Indians, likely Seminoles and Creek dissidents, met near Pensacola last week with around 60 chiefs seen by the informant. The new governor dismissed the gathering and urged a peaceful deportment of the Indians toward the United States.
Extract from an old press legible letter dated Wasnrxaron Crix May 18 reports receipt of a communication from Adjt. The note hints at ongoing correspondence and potential military or administrative actions.
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