Orphans and Widows Listed in Local Note Courtyard
A long list of names appears in a local notice including orphans and widows such as Anna Mary Zipperer widow and Betsey Tompkins with many other individuals tied to Mecklenberg and surrounding areas. The fragmentary record names multiple families and guardians, suggesting a property or probate related notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pha Broke
Robert Cowden
35H Sparks
Bayid Travis
Sherwood Lyle
Seph Effingham
Benjamin Blich
Oglethorpe
James Brook
Betsey Helt
Bennett Hubbard
Henry, Bailey
James Bradshaw
Joseph Bailey
Reugmy Capp
Daniel Freeman
Joseph O'Neil
Haley Smith
James Spurlock
John A. Bradley
Timothy Freeman
Gretham
Jonathan Hogue
Hartwell Freemar
Brinkley Smith
John G. Smith
Meckelrath
Edw’d Harden
Groves Howard
Enoch Embrey
Betsey Berry
Betsey Tompkins
Mathew Finley
Absalom Rammett
Wm. Kid
Sarah Marry
J. Nicholson
James Hammned
Geo. ‘Surash
John Tannell
Robert Garmoney
Thomas Giehain
Emperor speaks on European peace and federation vision
Paris reports the emperor and king receiving a deputation from Westphalia. He opens the session, swears deputies, and urges peace, federation, and maritime stability. He cites ties with Russia, France’s unity with Germany, Spain, Holland, Switzerland, and Italy, and praises loyal French conduct during separations.
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Paris
Kingdom
Wetphalia
M. Lajeas
Eee
Council of State
Europe
House of Brandenburg
North
Elbe
House of
Saxony
Duchy of
Warfen
Dantzic
England
France
Germany
Confederation of the Rhine
Spain
Holland
Switzerland
Italy
Russia
Sacha
Finances and public works pledge from the ruler
The speaker asserts strong finances and promises substantial tax relief while detailing ongoing and future works. The interior minister will report completed projects and future plans, aiming to improve living conditions and land values across the empire with a broad amelioration program. Deputies are urged to assist to achieve the goal.
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Mallet
British Dispatches and Baltic Expedition Ammunition Moves
London reports government efforts to carry 2 to 300 tons of ammunition and military stores for a Baltic expedition. Dispatches sent from America via the Revenge courier were delivered to Mr. Canning, with limited time to reply and hopes for an amicable U.S.-Britain settlement fading.
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London
Baltic
America
Canning
Denmark Lessons For America From A British Threats Letter
An 1807 Extra from New Orleans argues that Denmark’s neutral status and wartime measures foreshadow American exposure to British coercion. It warns citizens to strengthen militia discipline, watch British emissaries and property, and prepare for retaliation if Zealand or other targets are pressed. The piece notes Captain Strong’s warning to merchants on neutral trade routes and cites ongoing tensions with Britain.
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America
Denmark
England
Zealand
Fidhia
Waa
Uut
Long Island
Sullivan's Island
Cattle William
Europe
Rhode Isfland
Niorndas
Atlantic
Georgia
Brrth
Burr
Canada
Fane
Chesapeake
British Admiralty Orders Detaining American Vessels Abroad
The British Board of Admiralty issued new orders to detain American ships on suspicion of carrying French or Spanish property and send them for adjudication. Captains are not personally liable for damages if detainees are later acquitted. the government covers expenses. Additionally a Leith report from Epinsuren notes wartime tension with Russia, details from St Petersburg about rising hostilities and hemp freight costs.
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British Board of Admiralty
Kingson
Drought Affects Georgia as Rain Remains Elusive
August 31 report from Augusta notes three months without meaningful rainfall. Savannah River now nearly undriveable for freight affecting planters and merchants. Other items include Hughes death in Cayenne, Liverpool firm failure, and ships carrying enslaved people bound for Charleston amid war news and political developments.
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Georgia
Savannah
Election Returns and Militia Valor in Georgia
election returns list Samuel Gardner Walton Harris John Hardy Glynn Thomas Spalding James Honiton and others for senators and representatives. militia of the 3d division refused drafts offering voluntary quotas with readiness to march, other divisions equally honorable.
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Fackson
Samuel Gardner
Walton Harris
Greenessokonen
3D Division
Final Leave From the Richmond Mill
Fragmentary notice notes a last account from Richmond about Bar ath ge Millon and a forthcoming final departure. The readable text hints at a concluding event or farewell related to the mill operations and local figures.
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Richmond
Obituary and Auction List From Greene County Area
Departed this life on Sunday mori faft at his father’s house in Warne county Mr Jesse Wakburt after a short illness. He was highly regarded and his virtues were well known. Archibald Gretham esg notes a sale at Marzzep Greene county on the 17 with various items including Mills Nancy Cox Cort Cotton Bagging and mixed commodities with prices.
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Warne
Jesse Wakburt
Marzzep
Greene Equnty
Archibald Gretham
Capi
Mills Nancy Cox
Negro Names at Jails Reported in Hancock and Nash Counties
In Chatham County jail a Black man named Ned claims Boswell Yarner of Hancock County near Sparta. In Nash County jail Caroline on August 29 is an African man named Jacob whose master is Carter. On August 26 five more Africans are lodged who cannot speak English. On September 1 a country born man calls himself Cyrus and serves Mrs Barc. A second Ned says he belongs to George Lee near Canidsa North Carolina.
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Chatham County
Ned
Boswell Yarner
Sparta
Hancock County
Kethhaw
Caroline
Jace
Jacob
Carter
Alfo
Cyrus
Barccaftre
George Lee
Canidsa
Carolina
Vauxhall Boarding House Opens in Greene Street
Akers announces the relocation to a new Vauxhall private boarding house at Greene Street, offering private rooms with meals and refreshments on demand, public entertainments, and well tended stables for horses. Subscriptions begin November 6 with ready accommodation for gentlemen and visiting friends.
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Akers
Hosses
Otober
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foreign Intelligence
New Orleans
Strong
Diana Talbot
Martinique
Nich
Brite Latona
Norfolk Paper
Obobe
Epinsuren
Leith
St. Petersburgh
Wilson
St. Petersourg
Britain
Gower
St. Petersburg
Augusta
Vitor Hughes
Cayenne
House of Wm
Lee’s
Liverpool
Prussia
House of Commons
Jen. Rer
Bonaparte
U.S
Brest
Tilfet
Piuilis
Ruffia
Lisbon
St. America
Buenos Aires
Troe
Delhi
Shaw Allum
Tamerlane
Greene County
Avengra CaHroniere
J. Haughton
M. Spear
Thomas Ligon
Charleston
Fagle
Glarke
Barracoa
Mary
Wood
Sierra Leone
Heart of Oak
Experiment
Ranger
Wilkes
Johnson Wellborn—Greene
T. W. Grimes
Burke
Perry—Baldavin
Samuel Read
Fioran
James Robinson—Wilkinson
Willis Anderson
Negro Intelligence
Vauxhall
Joseph Carrie
Samuel M. Smyth
Cantelou’s
Inferior Court
Richmond County
Co Broad-freet
M Klines
Effra Levy & Block
Wiliam Tiler
S. John Willson
Augulia
Ocober
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