Victory at Vitoria and Catalonia actions reported
Dispatches describe Wellington reporting victory at Vitoria with French forces driven back toward France. Gen Copons notes a brilliant May action in Catalonia led by Col Lla_der, and another May report of the enemy beaten near Concal Iruzzem. Cadiz celebrates with Te Deum and illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tearehal Vitor Alten
Reves
Pamplona
Clauzel
Portugal
Vitoria
Packenham
Guardia
Tudela de Ebro
France
Giron
Galicia
Bayonne
Copons
Catalonia
Llader
Concal
Oetead
Iruzzem
Wellington
Duke of
Cluded Rodrigo
Loss of a British brig in Broad River action during 1813
Maj. Jenkins reports two British brigs Colibri and Barybdis anchored in Broad River near Capt. Pope and Eding's Point. They captured a canive and burned a fortlet. The Bar left, one brig wrecked on Cole's Care with crew uncertain. Ensign Jenkins to provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Jenkins
Tleway
J. H. Dent
Exl Press
Herena
Jatz
Colibri
Broad River
Pop
Eding
Pope
N. E
Cole
Flere
Bilzed
Bay Paint
Jenkins
John Jenkins
Dispatches Describe Naval Action on Lake Ontario
An 1811 letter to the Alexandria Herald reports a recent engagement on Lake Ontario. It claims ships fought, some crews were lost, and the outcome remains disputed among observers with rumors of an official inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhe
Alexandria Herald
Daroll
Perthaneing
Myilatien
Phage Ageen
Fat
British and Native forces clash near Fort George
Dispatch from Fort George U C dated August 18 1813 describes a skirmish where 300 volunteers and Indians under Brigadier General Porter attacked British lines but were repelled with 12 British Indians and 4 whites captured. Notable chiefs listed include Red Jacket Farmers Brother and Cornplanter's son Major Henry Bail. The action ends with humane treatment of prisoners and praise for Indian and regular troops. A separate note mentions Commodore Chauncey's fleet actions and a report of a British frigate captured by Bodgers.
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Washington
Bird
Secretary of War
George
Porter
New York
Chapin
Cummings
16Th Infantry
Norton
Farmers Brother
Red Jacket
Little Billey
Pollard
Black Snake
Johnson
Silver Heels
Halftown
Henry Bail
Cornplanter
Captain Cold
Onondaga
Wilcox
John’ P. Boyd
Joan Armstrong
Letter from Captain Crowninshield to Secretary of Navy
Salem August 19 1813 Captain Crowninshield writes to inform the Secretary of the Navy that he secured papers to proceed with the brig Henry to Halifax to recover the bodies of Captain Lawrence and Lieutenant Ludlow. He notes British officials provided proper attention and arrangements for funeral rites in Salem with Com. Bainbridge consulted. The deceased’s relatives prefer burial in New York but ceremonies will occur in Salem. He closes with respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowninshield
Salem
Secretary of the Navy
Henry
Halifax
Lawrence
Ludlow
Mitchel
New-York
Bainbridge
George Crownenshield
Wa! Jones
the Navy
Indian Expedition and frontier actions on the Milledgeville frontier
Milledgeville reports 2000 to 3000 troops on the frontier awaiting departure amid predatory Indian warfare. Gen Floyd’s command debated, with a detachment for defense to follow. Prophesied attacks on Tennessee and Tombigbee regions foiled by Gen Claiborne. Desertions and post punishments noted at Fort Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Hawkins
M‘intosh
Queen
Alexander Cornells
Cowetau
Friends Indians
Tennessee
Tombigbee
Claiborne
Bigby
Capture of Major Jones at Kent Island
Major Jones left the ferry at Kent Island on August 7 with companions and headed to Broad Creek for a sheriff's sale. They were spotted by enemy forces at a lane turn, fled on horseback, and were forced to surrender as two 6 pounders and 50 bushels were aimed at them. Captain Waters urged surrender or death, a white flag was raised, and Jones and his party surrendered. They were returned to the ferry as prisoners but released on parole after Cockburn confirmed the August date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Jones
Kent Island
Broad Creek
Jones
Trot
Capt. Waters
Cockburn
Iris
Marriage and Death Notices from Burke County
Married in Burke county on August 19 Amos P Whitehead weds Elizabeth Walker daughter of Major Isaac Walker. Sunday eve Vewel Walton sen r weds Miss Fanny Jones of Lincoln county. Died Monday eve Miss Mariton Bogan daughter of Patrick Bogan aged 12 after a four year illness.
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Burke County
Johnvis
Amos P. Whitehead
Elizabeth Walker
Isaac Walker
Thomas Murray
Vewel Walton
Fanny Jones
Lincoln County
Mariton Bogan
Patrick Bogan
Fister Laenoth Declares Candidacy for Corauer Office
FPWE announces Fister Laenoth as a candidate for the Corauer office ahead of the éasting Election on Sept 3. The notice confirms authorization to abnor and promote the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FPWE
Fister Laenoth
Corauer
Éasting
Stamp duties under act of Congress imposed on notes and papers
Treasury Department notice outlines stamp duties on promissory notes, bonds, bonds, and bills of exchange across the United States with a scale from one cent to five dollars based on value. It details exemptions for Treasury notes and official drafts and explains collection and stamping procedures through collectors and the Revenue Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Revenue Office
United States
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Treasury
U. States
Commissioner of the Revenue
United ‘States
Fragmented OCR Notice on Commissioners and Bond
An OCR reading references Samuel Smith Commissioner of the Reviwtite, noting a bond and dates. The text is garbled and lacks clear event details or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Samuel
Smith
Reviwtite
Regimental Cavalry Orders For Parade Duty
Regimental Cavalry orders require First and Second to appear at the Parade Ground in standard dress with blank cartridges. Officers command units to notify subordinates. dates referenced include September 9 and October 22 24 next for related meetings. Major Conant signs the notice dated August 1813.
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Georgia
Aise Pt
Beenelumbia
Sera
Lindhe’s
Tébo
Zacuariah
Willeams
Conant
Reward offered for apprehension of a runaway slave in Edgefield District
In Edgefield District South Carolina on the night of the referenced date a Negro Fellow named TOM aged about 18, tall and strong, with notable features, escaped from Charles Martin. The sheriff James M Butler offers ten dollars reward plus expenses for the capture and return of the said enslaved person to me or the junior at Edgefield Court House. August 15, 1813.
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SD Wmedte
Port Hawkins
Charles Ward
Liam Cook
Sag
Ward
Richmond Bar
Arton
Capes
Augusta Vol
Jone
Fort Hawkins
Scth
South Carolina
Ieee
Martin
Charles Martin
Edgefield Court
James M. Butler
Edgefield Disteiay
Breve Entry From Spirit Creek Man Hurt by Hog Bite
A man named Pill a Faye, age about two years, daughter of Mr Thomas Anouaeea, Spirit Creek, Richmond county, was bitten by a hog on his right hand. Jill Walker reports the incident and notes the injury near the thigh. The owner is urged to come forward at once to pay charges and take him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Anouaeea
Spirit Creek
Richmond County
Jill Walker
Kim Lot
Cate
Social Lodge No 18 Meets This Evening At Rheit Lodge
Regular monthly meeting of Social Lodge No. 18 to be held this evening at Rheit Lodge. Members are requested to take notice. Signed N W Herbert secretary. September 3. We are head of Capt. Wu Lamar Receiver of Tax September 6.
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Social Ldge
Rheit Lodge
N. W. H Herbert
Stc
Capt
Lamar
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Irene Arc
Cadiz
Charleston
Ausgut
Lake Ontario
Fort George
U. C
Jane. Armstrong
Granger
Parish
John P. Boyd
Beisewr
Lees
Commodore Bodgers
Utica Gaxense
Socket’s Harbor
Channery
Hamilton
Joe Julia
Grewer
Jamgnpaying
Dats
James
Bia
Commodore Chauncey
Galittle Figee
Milledgeville
U. S
Fort Johnson
Atb
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