Red Jacket’s Council Reply to Dutch and Missionaries
Sagona Ha Red Jacket speaks at Belfiloe Creek in 1811 rejecting white land purchases and religious imposition. He denounces crooked deals, demands respect for Indian lands, and cautions against relocation while praising Quaker aid and resisting conversion. He cites past betrayals by Yorkers and warns Britain and France in a shifting balance of power.
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Red Jacket
Richardson
Holland Purchase
Belfiloe Creek
Mays
Council of
Intinda
Mr. Alexander
Missionary Society
New York
Predictions of European War Reach the Boston Patriot
The Boston Patriot argues from abroad dispatches and political signals that Bonaparte may strike Europe and that Britain could seek peace with the Americas if defeat looms. It notes a cautious U S stance, a pending Congress convention, and the danger of prolonged allied success provoking a British war posture.
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Europe
Bonaparte
Americas
Pacific
Convention of Congress
Great Britain
Correspondence on US England Negotiations in 1811
Letters from Edward Lloyd Annapolis dated August 13 1811 question whether the federal party seeks favorable terms with England and whether French influence affects US policy. A second letter defends US policy as American in motive, denying French influence and praising the government’s integrity amid belligerent pressures.
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England
Edward Lloyd
Annapolis
United States
France
London
Honelt
Message from WM Pinkney to Governor Edward Lloyd
A formal 1790s style note expresses respect and deference to His Excellency the Governor, with phrases about delicacy and duty tied to a late mission. The speaker signs as WM Pinkney, claiming humble obedience and sincere esteem toward Edward Lloyd, Maryland's governor.
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Ellency
Wm, Pinkney
Edward Lloyd
Maryland
Controversy Over Congress Call and British Retaliation
Washington era column discusses why Congress is convened, possible British retaliation to non-intercourse acts, and the risk of coastwise blockade. It analyzes orders to search ships, the Little Belt incident, and calls for prudent government disavowal and reparations if needed.
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Washieton City
Congress
France
Britain
United States
Nareb
Bioghamb
National Intelligencer
Faa
Great Britain
Rodgers
Rodgere
Redeers
Bingham
Rodgars
Chesapeake
Captain Bingham’s Letter Rebuttal in New York Evening Post
United States Gazette questions the Post’s claim that a letter is genuine. It argues for authentic proof rather than repeated assertions and abusive language.
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New-York Evening Post
Lettter
Mwe
United States Gazette
Disputed Letter Forgery Claims Stir Public Debate
The United States Gazette accuses the N Y Evening Post of publishing a forged Bingham letter, while Wagner and Coleman maintain its authenticity. Critics question the Federal Gazette’s past stance and note that British officials’ statements reach the public via official channels after processing by London.
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United States Gazette
Bingham
Commodore Rodger
Federal Gazette
Wagner
Coleman
New-York Evening Post
New York Evening Post
Norfolk
Admiralty
War Departments
London
Frigate President Affair Reexamined in June Dispatch
A June report from Liverroot United States revisits the affair between the American frigate the President and the Little Belt. The piece urges a sober view of the incident as presented in the prior issue.
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Liverroot
United States
Fulton hires steam engine for Western Canal work
The American Patriot reports Fulton rents an eight horse power portable steam engine to move earth for the Western Canal project. It claims the machine can do the work of 100 men and requires 150 workers at about 120 dollars daily for steam hours, with two cords of wood.
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Grand Western Canal
Fay
New-York
Albeny
Wester
Fulton
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Council of Blackcoats
Granger
Parith
Taylor
U. States For Indian Affairs
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Pariso
Friends
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América
America
Porcupine
The
Boston Patriot
Captain Bingham
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