Battle Report of Allied Forces at the Douro and Tormes
Dispatch from Carlos Espana recounts a major engagement as allied troops crossed to the left bank of the Tormes. Heavy artillery and a decisive infantry and cavalry assault broke the enemy lines, with estimated losses reaching tens of thousands and numerous officers wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eershal
Marioni
Douro
Hidad Rodrigo
Karl Wellington
Tuesta
Encinos
Alamanca
Duke of
Rodrigo
Alva
Packenham
Vilers
Mar Bal Marmont
Carlos Espana
Pyrapiles
Edad Tela
Swedish Decree Opens Ports and Regulates Imports
The decree states all Swedish ports will open to ships from all nations but restricts foreign vessels to import only goods produced or manufactured in their own country or colonies. It notes the date of effect as August 35 in the 35th year of the regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Ita
Import Duties and Swedish Vessel Trade Edicts
Foreign ships face higher duties on imports not from their own country with confiscation of goods. Swedish vessels may import from all sources. The notice cites equal terms for Swedish and foreign ships. Aug. 18 Falmouth report. Mr. Foster, ex envoy. Cass Barclay and generals arrive in Atlanta from America. 68th Battalion ordered to Lisbon, then to embark for America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thali
Falmouth
Mr. Foster
Amer
Cass Barclay
Gensal General &c
Atalugta
America
68Th
Lisbon
Late Portuguese News From Lisbon and Cadiz
Letter from New Bedford dated October 5 reports Whampoa skipper Wee Min of New York returning from Lisbon with a Cantonese passenger. It claims Lord Wellington entered Madrid with 3060 prisoners and 2000 men left in garrison, the French in retreat, Cadiz besieged, and a Portuguese paper carried Wellington’s reported successes. Flour priced at 22 dollars at Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
New-Bedford
Whampoa
Wee Min
New-Yoky
Lisbon
Lord Wellington
Madsid
Cadiz
Lifban
Loss of the privateer Hiram near Bermuda in 1842
An account from Mr John B. Director details the brig Hiram of Brigida commander James Wilton sinking after an explosion on August 19 1842 at latitude 19 46 N. The crew survived on a boat for four days amid thirst and injury before reaching Bermuda and later Adrigna where American consul mistreated them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
ESR
Schr
HERAM
Jiha B. Direcer
Ste Baris
Schir
Hiram
Brigid
James Wilton
Caronters
Avatist
Samuel Cullman
Robert Rollinson
Samuel Brown
Charles Prince
Will Iiam
Charles Cook
Harry
Leeward
Bermuda
Brown
John James
Adrigna
Anyfeil
Taps
Dauniap
Io St. Baris
G.h
Wm. R. Noyes
Battle of Ogdenfourgh described in 1812 letter from Ogdenfourgh
The letter from Ogdenfourgh details a skirmish on September 17 with a British attack on river boats, heavy cannon fire, and attempted river operation. It notes 80 locals and Madrid forces aiding, casualties including one lost and two wounded, with enemy losses reported by a deserter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdenfourghy
Madrid
Niaee Hight
War Dispatches Describe Attacks and Armament Movements
Letters recount enemy ground battery firing on boats and village, with defenders claiming 500 militiamen ready to greet attackers. Anecdotes mention a sharpshooter and improvised arms, while reports also note Austrian court movements and Napoleon Bonaparte’s distance from Paris during the broader conflict.
Extract from 1822 letter about Gen. Harrison in Chillicothe
A September 22 1822 letter from Wim Hutt to his wife in Chillicothe describes General Harrison at Camp St Marys. He spoke on military discipline and the urgency of reducing Detroit and Malden before Christmas. Harrison warned about discharge for 6 and 30 day men who wished to quit and noted his hunting shirt and affable, keen eyed manner.
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Carirvircorne
Wim
Hutt
Larrison
Chillicothe
Camp St. Mary's
Harrison
Malden
Extract of a Gen. Harrison letter from Fort Wayne 1812
Fragmentary dispatch dated September 18 1812 from Fort Wayne reports Indian attacks on the US factory and outbuildings, three American deaths, and a strategic campaign plan. It notes divisions under General Payne and Col Wells destroying Miami Towns and Pocawatomie villages, with corn cut and left to rot. Harrison anticipates republican triumph.
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Harrison
Shelby
Fort Waxas
United States
Detroit
Pawi
Col. Wells
Miami
Wabathy
Ger
Payne
Cl. Wells
Sandingaries
Kentucky
de Scimenty
Sicirall
Starrison
Creeds Dispatches Troop Movement For Expedition
A communication from Creeds outlines a plan to move from the current position within a day or two. He intends to command the forces gathered in the rear for a forthcoming expedition. The message stresses anticipated benefit from the operation.
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Faughton
Navy Captain Promotion for gallant Kent Morris
The Secretary of the Navy returned to Waphington City from an excursion to the springs. The President has promoted Kent Morris to the rank of Captain in the United States Navy as a testimonial of his gallantry in the recent action between the Constitution and Guerriere, where he was severely wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waphington City
Ocober
Secretary of the Navy
Kent
Morris
Navy
United States
Dey of Algiers Defies U S in 1812 Crisis
In October 1812, a colonial-era letter argues the Dey of Algiers has threatened to confront the United States, accusing Algiers of exploiting the wartime US weakness for tribute. The piece contends Britain may have incited him and predicts possible US naval strengthening to counter Barbary power and end slave trade.
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Ricu Mono
Algiers
United States
Leary
Thas Regerecy
Tam
Gibraltar
Gin
Washington
Lear
Pofseffin
Mediterranean
Europe
America
Knights of St. John of Jerusalem
Maryland Elections Prompt Claims of Regeneration
The Maryland election results are analyzed with claims of political realignment. The piece notes no antiwar changes among sitting or newly elected members of Congress, citing several named Federal and Republican figures and arguing the political will in Maryland has shifted little despite factions and rhetoric.
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Maryland
Wagner
Congress
Morirs
Key
Stuart
Goldsborough
Scone
Hanson
Mesirs
M‘kim
Little
Wright
Ringgold
Archer
Kent
Kim
Nichelson Ruxton Moore
Chisen
Conress
Invasion Rumor Fades from Canadian Front
A Montreal link indicates General Prevost issued orders forbidding provincial troops to cross lines but vowed to defend ground if the provinces were invaded by the United States. A Montreal observer notes the invasion claim seems to have collapsed and hints at ongoing concerns along the lines.
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Lansinceuren
Canada
Montreal
Incoherent OCR Note on Impending Invasion Rumors
Fragmentary OCR reads Rae wi h Fallenshee and others disputing troop movements across channels. Text suggests fear of an imminent invasion and mentions precautions or obstructions, but the passage is garbled and lacks clear facts or events.
British ships suspected near Charleston harbor alert citizens
Charleston readers warned of British vessels off the bar with several captured boats and cargoes. A town meeting at 4 PM at the United States Coffee-House calls armed citizens to form measures to stop marauders and uncover treason in the camp, urging vigilance against enemy ships sighted nearby.
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Glainly
Port Schr
Clifton
Davis
Georgetow
Schr
Ries Bird
Hopkins
Santee Schr
Wnlcn
Barker
N. Hay
Mary Ann
Redfield
Tience
Ny York
Rice- Bird
Union and
Mery-Andy Cotton, &c . Courier
Warnowy
United Statess
Arm of Justice
British frigates off the Capes force American ships upriver
The United States frigate Essex and sloop Wasp entered the river yesterday after deeming it unsafe to sail out, due to four to five English frigates stationed off the Capes.
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Wilmindon
United States
Esex
Wasp
Capes
Brother Jonathan's Whalew Boat to Portland A Yankee Trick
The account describes Brother Jonathan's whaleboat carried to Portland aboard a brig allied with Indian Savage and Algerine forces. The crew boasts of hoisting the boat on deck and steering toward Portland, ending with a celebratory shot as the privateer is lowered into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Jonathan
Portland
Savage
Algerines
San
Inedia
Jonahan
John Bull
Jonathan
United States Ships Sail From Boston Under Commodore Rodgers
The United States Congress President Hornet and Argus sailed from Boston on Tuesday the 6th instant under Commodore Rodgers command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
President
Hornet
Argus
Boston
Commodore Rodgers
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Spain
Troy
N.Y
Ogdenfourgh
George
C.ess
Plarttshurz
Upper Canada
Orober
John Adams
Albany
Nety- York
Bonsorte
Dresden
Emperor
Fmyresy
Austria
Jeifuss
Jerome Bonsorte
Bonaparte
Marmont
Hiself
Paris
Charleston
The
Thomas Haynes
Anthony. Haynes
Abby
John Haynes
Augusta
Henry Mauldin
Pulaskie County
Ocmulgee
North Carolina
William
Hartford
Goto
Johnib
Packer
John
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