Commodore Perry Announces Victory on Lake Erie
A copy of Commodore Perry's letter to Secretary of the Navy reports a decisive U S victory on Lake Erie dated September 10 1815. Perry states the British squadron of two ships two brigs one schooner and one sloop surrendered after a sharp engagement. He signs respectfully as O H Perry to Secretary Jonas.
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Pzn- RY
Secretary of the Navy
U. 8
Niagara
Lake Erie
United States
Perry's Fleet Captures British Reef on Lake Erie
An 1813 dispatch from Camp Seneca reports Commodore Perry’s victory at Lake Erie with two ships two brigs one sloop and a schooner captured and many prisoners taken as allied fleets clash along the lake. Messages from Pike and Sackett Harbor describe stiff fighting and near-encounters as American forces press toward the enemy. Commander Thomas Macdonough notes movement from Burlington and plans to engage further, signaling growing naval momentum in the theater.
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Chilicothe
Harrison
Lake Erie
Perry
Camp Seneca
Séneci
Albany Argus
Pike
U.S
Lak
Ontario
Ti New
Lecter
Sackett’s Harbor
Crauncey
Amhterst Bay
Thomas Matdonough
Y U. S
Lake Chainfilain
United States
President
Plittsburg
Burlington
C. Thos
Macdonough
Wm. Jones
Navy
Naval Battle on Lake Ontario reported with HMS Chauncey leading
Public notices from Canandaigua report a naval engagement on Lake Ontario between 11 British and 8 American sails. Commodore Chauncey gaining the weather gage, a two hour initial duel, then a longer chase with the Sylph joining. The British retreated toward Kingston harbor as fog limited visibility. Reports claim American superiority and forecast conquest if pursuit continues. Sir James Yeo criticized for misjudgment. Burlington notes troops crossing Cumberland Head with others inland.
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Lake Quuario
Ofice
Canandaigua
Lake, Ontario
Gennesssee River
Pultneyville
Chauncey
Lake Shore
Wolfe
Kingston Harbor
James Yeo
James’ Earls
Indian Massacre Threatens Mobile River Settlement
Extract of a letter from Judge Toutman to the Governor warns of violent Indian attacks on forts around Mims house and near St Stephens. He cites 400 settlers and 1400 lbs of powder sent under a British recommendation, expecting raids by Choctaw and Spaniards, with evacuations and ongoing danger along the Mobile region.
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Miliepexville
Toutman
Exprese
Mopine
Mims
Mississippi Territory
St. Stephens
Tombigby
Alabama
Forks
Pensacola
Georgia
Tennessee
Mobile
Mount Vernon
Stoddert
Cisiborne
Perry
Neutral chief and warlike son clash over arms purchase
The chief vows neutrality while his son supports war and has bought goods and asked the Governor for ammunition, which was agreed. Report from Pensacola says a British armed schooner brought arms and clothes for hostile Indians. Indians west of the Mississippi are said to plan attacks on settlements. No hope for salvation is seen.
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Pensacola
Bahamas
Mississippi
Election Day Set for October Assembly Electors
The third Tuesday in October is fixed by the constitution for electors to vote for members of the Assembly. The polls will open in the county at the usual hour.
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Inferior Cour
Colonel Evans Declines Legislature Candidacy for Frontier Duty
Colonel George W. Evans declines to be a candidate for the upcoming State Legislature election. He states his presence on the frontier is required, preventing candidacy and service in Representatives selection.
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George W. Evans
Caution on Promissory Note and Administration Notice
Edgefield South Carolina caution against receiving a promissory note for 5 235 33 c1s from Nicholas Pope due five months later claiming illegal charges and improper credits. Jefferson county Georgia notice for administration with will annexed for Robert Boyd estate citing heirs to appear first Monday in November 1813.
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Nicholas Pope
Edgefield
S.C
N. Pope
Reid
Georgia
Jefferson County
Herkers
Wilfisw Clements
William Boyd
Robert Boyd
Lesters
Ay Wright
Presentment of the Oglethorpe Grand Jury on an Alleviating Act
The Grand Jury of the September Term 1833 presents notes arguing against an alleviating act to suspend executions and aid debtors. They cite threats to the Constitution, justice, trade, and public morals, urging publication in the Augusta Chronicle. Names include Leakie, Gregory, Baldwin, Burnett, Ponder, and more.
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Georgia
Oglethorpe
Gresham
Oxlethorpe
America
England
Debra
Augusta Chronicle
Hez
Reward for Vaun Flighty Apprentice in South Carolina
Six and a quarter cents reward offered for the recapture of David Vaun, formerly of Columbia County, who absconded from service in June last. Warning issued against harboring or employing him as he has a talent for pilfering many items. Cautions the public to keep away from his person or home due to thefts of decanters, tumblers, knives, forks, spoons, and watches.
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South Carolina
Georgia
David Vaun
Columbia County
Vaun
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Jonas
Syetary of
the Navy
Cumberland Head
Isle la Motte
L. A. Lawrence
New-York
Campbellton
Washington-street
John Fox
Jer
A. J. Guieu, & Co
William Gienn
Jord
Hiram Howards
An’y.g Smith
Reubin Jordon
Lord Seymore Lee
George Hudsheth
Robert Bledsoe
Alex Moore
James Liukie
Benjamin Taylor
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