Auctioneer license and duties act of 1823 reform
Contained text describes the act authorizing auctioneers, bond requirements, license terms, duties collected on sales, bond enforcement, keeper records, penalties, and revenue distribution to United States and claimants. Provisions cover licenses in districts, oath, accountability, and penalties for noncompliance approved by James Madison after passage.
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United States
Hall
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
H. Clay
Howse of Representatives
RE. Gerry
Senate
James Madison
Chauncey’s Ruling Fight Aboard the General Pike Off Niagara
Letter from Commodore Chauncey dated United States ship General Pike off Niagara in 1813 details a hard chase of the enemy fleet from York bay to the lake head. He notes heavy damage to the Wolfe and Governor Tompkins, multiple gun failures, 27 killed or wounded, and his decision to relinquish pursuit to avoid greater loss as a gale and ice threat loomed. He praises Captain Sinclair and the crew, and promises further actions with General Wilkinson's movements toward Sackett’s Harbor.
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Albany
Com. Chauncey
Secretary of the Navy
United States
General Pike
Niagara
York
Nterddian
Wolfe
Crane
Madigan
Brown
Oneida
Madison
Tompkins
Lieut
Finch
Pettigrew
Woolsey
Sylphi
Ontario
Ake
Eretnell
Veadels
Wilkinson
James
Kingston
Sackett’s Harbor
Sinclair
Sersante
Harrison's Official Account of Detroit Campaign Battle Plan
Extract from Major General Harrison to Secretary of War dated Detroit October 9 1813 describes troop dispositions for an attack on Indian forces. He details 120 regulars from the 27th Regiment five Kentucky militia brigades Johnsons mounted infantry and others totaling about 3000. He explains flanking strategy and a planned mounted infantry charge to break British lines amid woods and swamp terrain.
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Avletten
Harrison
Detroit
Wnderbrath
Kentucky
Shelby
Eal
Johnson
Trotter
King
Chiles
Henry
Geeneral Detha
Petence
Col. Johnson
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Washmeter
Chauncey
Harrison’s
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