Newnan's Expedition Against Florida Indians Detailed
A detailed report from Colonel Daniel Newnan to Georgia’s House of Representatives describes the 1812 expedition against the Seminole and allied tribes in East Florida. It covers troop strength of about 117 men, orders, march, battle near Lathhaway towns, losses, and hardships including hunger, ambush risk, and the relief effort from Colonel Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
House OF Representatives
Orongia
Florida
Hines Holt
Georgia
Milledgeville
Daniel Newnan
D. B. Mitchell
New Hope
St. John’s
Dean Sin
Latchaway
Col. Smith
Augustine
East Florida
Davis's Creek
Cone
St. Mary’s
Colerain
Humphrey
Fort
Fannin
Coleman
Lieut
Broadnax
Vaetichar
Forts
Lathhaway
Payne
Whitaker
Reese
Picolata
Captain Cone
Adj
Hardin
Sam
Smith
Easigly Hamilton
Harden
Holt
Attaway
Ensign Mann
Williams
Serjeant
Hawkins
Neil
Humphreys
Reed
Fields
Cowan
Denmark
David B. Mitchell
Texan unrest and theatre charm amid delayed hostilities
Latest dispatches from Velasco Texas describe calm plains and ongoing theatrical performances as the army stays idle awaiting action. Santa Ana’s confinement appears easing with possible release and Texas may demand a ransom for freedom.
Texan leadership and future chiefs debated in council
The piece discusses vacancy at the Texan command after General Houston's election, naming three potential successors General Rusk Green or Felix Houston. It praises Texian military efforts and expresses belief they will pursue independence with ability and sincerity among world sovereignties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Houston
Thomas Rusk
Green
Felix Houston
Answer of Col Thomas Butler King to Monticello Interrogatories
The Georgia reply asserts Congress lacks constitutional power to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia or U S Territories. King would oppose petitions for abolition if elected, arguing Congress cannot exercise exclusive authority in ceded districts without state consent. He cites constitutional clauses, state cession acts, and amendments to argue no real power to abolish slavery in DC or Territories. He condemns abolitionists and Van Buren and stresses property rights and due process concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Journal
Thomas Butler King
Monticello Interrogatories
Boston
Georgia Journal of the 13Th
Congress
Congress of the
United States
District of Columbia
Georgia
Martin van Buren
Virginia
Maryland
Territories
Unite States
Union
Abolition Fight and Congressional Petitions Debate
A critic argues Congress lacks power to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia and objects to petitions from abolitionists as threats to the Union. The letter asserts Congress may not receive or act on petitions aimed at subverting the government and notes the author’s forthcoming Congressional bid.
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Cincinnati
Charleston
Cincinnati Daily Evening Post
Jossea Boxsat
Newport
Mississippi Valley
Covington
Louisville
Lexington
Maysville
John Barefield
Thomas Mallory
Mallory
John B. Robinson
Waynesboro
Joseph Barnes
Gabriel Jones
Adm
R. Wid A
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company
Avevusta
Iis Company
South Carolina
Georgia
WM. T. Gould
Sec'y
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Texas
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
Velasco
Columbia
Santa Ana
Tho. Butler King
Messrs
Joshua Hill
Augustus H. Lane
Jeremiah Pearson
Tho
H. B. Rivers
James B. Lewis
U. P. Kirkpatrick
Stone
Doctor Brownlee
America
Washington
Astor’s
Scotland
Doctor
William L. Stone
New York
Ganzr
Fenm
Black Creek
Fort Drane
Jassur
Rrap
Withlacoochee
Ochle-wa-ha
Merrimack County
Mass
Kimball
Hopkinton
New Hampshire
Broad Street
Augusta
Dicky
Hoadley & CO
Geo
G. Noadley
New Haven
Conn
C. &c. Artson
London
New-York
Luther Roll
Washington and
Reynold Streets
Eagle & Phenix
A. I. Huntington
Broad Stree
St Croix
Porto Rico
Jamaica
A. S. Huntington
Wit
Inferior Court
Columbia County
Columbia Court House
Wrightsborough
Kitty
Tom
Edmund
Court House
Waynesborough
Burke County
Hale, Dick
Martha
Arthur Bell
John Reddick
H. V. Mulkey
Thomas
Michael Wiggins
AoEnts
Pavetroun
Far & Co
Savannah
P. R. Yonroe & Soss
Darien
Ivenson J. Hanns
Cuantes Day
Macon
Amruor B. Davis
Columbus
Houcomepr, Peen & Co
Gronar Pannorr
Hamburg
T. H
I. C
Augusta Insurance & Banking Company
Firreex
Suesday
Robert Walton
Lamback
Augusta Guards
W. W. Holt
George W. Summers
Sam’. M. Thomison
J.B. Murphy
Broad ST
Plant
Messrs. Morgan & Wyatt
J. B. Murphy
Clark & Taylor
Holland
Berlin
India
Osnaburgs Childrens
Marseilles
Russia
MNO. P. Setze & CO
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