Forward march of 500 militia to Creek Nation frontier
The article reports Maj. Alexi leading a 500-man advance guard already safe at the Agency awaiting the rest of the division. Militia exhibit rapid mobilization with forty days of provisions and 230 cartridge rounds per man, plus 100,000 fixed cartridges at camp. Officers and men are praised for preparedness and dedication as operations begin and a march toward hostile Creeks is planned.
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Maj
Alexi
Victory report of General Harrison over Proctor forces
A Richmond letter from October 16 1813 prints Gen Harrison’s victory news with details from Detroit Sandwich and Thames frontier actions. It reports Proctor with regulars Indians and Canadian troops defeated or dispersed, and a peace overture with tribes including Ottawas Chippewas Miamies and Kickapoos agreeing to joint action against common enemies. The notes claim capture of many officers and a clear end to the campaign in that quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jirgus
Washington City
Harrison
Proctor
Department of ‘War
Sandwich
U. C
Newadland
Detroit
Streight
Tecum
Alden
Department of War
Moravian Town
River Thames
Col. R. M. Johnson
Charles Crawford 76 Dies in Columbia County
SSH died on Friday at his Columbia County residence. Charles Crawford Esq aged 75 or 76 was a distinguished citizen noted for correctness, promptitude and patriotism. He was described as an honest man.
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Columbia County
Charles Crawford
Penmanship Lessons Offered in Augusta
Mr E Worthen presents compliments to ladies and gentlemen of Augusta and vicinity and respectfully informs them that he will give writing lessons in a new and improved system. Those desiring a fair hand writing in a short and easy way are solicited to apply early. Specimens of improvement by his pupils may be seen at his office, and interested visitors may examine. Augusta, Oct 294.
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E. Worthen
Adpusta
Facturagé Commision Business In Savannah
Substituter tendering best services in transaction of business promises general satisfaction. He has convenient stores for reception of produce and pledges best attention to constituents. Thomas Burdell, Savannah.
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Thomas Burdell
Lost Ace Parcel Papers for Land Note Found
A lost parcel of sundry papers includes a land note of Capt Nichols payable to Capt Glasscork for $15 due January 1. Return to the Chenicle Office. papers are valuable only to the owner.
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Nichols
Glasscork
Notice to stop payment on note of hand in 1814
Barnwell District implies warning to all persons from trading for a note of hand by Jeremiah Wood to Doct J Beirney for 300 dollars due January 1 1814. The note concerns a Jack and Mare not proved as required and is affected by a judgment against J G Helms. Jeremiah Wood refuses payment of the sale.
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Barnwell District
Siwel Creek
Beirney
J. G. Helms
Jeremiah Wood
Appointment list for Georgia Regiment of Militia officers
Detailing appoints in the Georgia Regiment of Militia including Adjutant Mr Swaprac GAN Paymaster Davin I'Kimney Quarter master Doc WATKINS Surgeon Rov JOR oat MP SON Captain Duce A. CUNNINGHAM Surgeon’s mate Same Douclass Sergeant Major and staff. Ordered by Lt. Col Anmpeta with Peter Donaldson as acting adjacent official.
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Swaprac Gan
Obihlon Gorgia Regiment of Militia
Joan Caswin
Davin I'Kimney
We Watkins Surgon
Reward Offered for Two Escaped Slaves in Georgia
A 20 dollar reward is offered to anyone in Sones County Georgia who can apprehend two enslaved men named Len and Hal. The first, Len, is 25 with a small crop on one ear and a large scar on his shoulder blade. Hal is about six feet tall, 22, branded on the forehead and marks of a shot through thigh and leg, causing a limp. They eloped around July 37 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sones County
Georgia
Len
Hal
Executor's Sale in Savannah West of Wilmington Island
On the first Monday in January next the court of ordinary in Chatham County will sell at the courthouse in Savannah the personal estate of Justin Bryan late of Wilmington Island. It includes over one hundred enslaved people in family groups, two boats, and a raft. All claims against the estate are payable in cash. John Scriven executor. Oct 29.
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Wuesvanr
Chatham
Savannah
Justiin Bryan
Wimington Island
Gald
John Scriven
Georgia Agus
Milledgeville
Chronicle
Augusta
Republican
Warren County
Grand Jury Presentments on Debtors and Licences in Richmond
The Richmond County Grand Jury presents grievances urging repeal of debtor relief laws and protest against Black residents living on public roads with whites. They endorse the Columbia County recommendation to tighten liquor licenses and request publication of these presentments. Signed by John D Antignane and others, minutes note Clerk John H Mann. Dated Oct 1813.
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Georgia
Richmond
Berm
Robert Walker
Richmnd
Grand Jury
Columbia County
Wealker
Mentis
John D' Antignae
Noreman
Thomas Barett
John Cashin
N. Delaigle
John H.ward
Lindsey
Colemian
OU Crawford
Sylvester Porter
Willian Skinner
Rat. Ketchum
Widism Bugg
RK. McCombs
John Carmichael
Salomon Byrd
George Pearson
James
Walker
George Waiton
Holland Meigre
Grand Trust
John H. Mann
Vuot
Notable Names Appear In Lamar Aviation Roster
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous individuals including Starling Willicd Anne Woutnd and Lamar Aviation personnel such as Ensign John Lyon Col. Troup Natheniel C. Urany and John Thompson. The text references dates like Oct 29 and various surnames across officers and associates.
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Odd In
Alexander Morrison
Letteberry Marsh
William Mason
Jim's Pyland
Nicholas ‘Punch
Abram Robinson Hudson Ruse
Sosiph Sauttonstall
Ensign Zodock Salter
Nicholas Alley
John Thompson Allen Turher
John Tomkins
Col
Troup
Natheniel C. Urany
William Wright Thomas Weils Gurty Wood
Mrs
P Warner. Wright, A
P. m
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Geo, Journal
Mackinac St. Joseph's
Garrison
L John Armstrong
Cretary
Marthur
U.s.army
Joan Aums Throne
Buffaloe
The
Post Africa
Bae Patent
Fraser & Campbell
Copperas
Cha’s. C. Dunn
Edward W. Collier
Anmpeta
Peter Donaldson
S, 'oGan Adji
Louisville
Starling Willicd and
Anne Woutnd
Lada
Sheriff’s Sale
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