Secret Instructions on East Florida Transfer in 1812
Documents from Norfolk Public Ledger recount orders issued during a secret session detailing binding commissions for acquiring East Florida and West Florida from Spain, with guidance to honor Spanish law, manage debts and titles, guard against foreign occupation, and restore Amelia Island if amicable terms fail. It includes Monroe and State Department notes rebuking Mathews for forceful seizure and transferring duties to Georgia's governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamurnt
United States
Congress
West Florida
Spain
East Florida
Prrdido
Folk
Mobile
Claiborne
Ued
War Department
Naval Department
Treasury Department
Orleans
Savannah
P. S
Falk
Perdido
Amelia Ffland
Eat
Florida
East Mlorida
Georgia
É&C
Gen. Mathews
Georgias
Department of State
U. States
Mathews
Georgai
Tose
Matthewes
Amelia Island
Mathews Hiafelt
James Monroe
P.S
Secretary of State Letter to Georgia Governor in May 1812
The Secretary of State writes to D B Mitchell Governor of Georgia dated May 27 1812 noting receipt of the governor and extending honors. The fragmentary text indicates a formal diplomatic communication from the Dreat Ment of State. The record preserves the opening salutation and status in this historical exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mathews
Col
John M'Kee
D. B. Mitchell
Georgia
Monroe Advises East Florida Defense Against British Move
A letter from James Monroe outlines U S policy in East Florida to prevent foreign occupation. It authorizes resisting any British entry, with naval support available, while not forcing Spanish authorities to surrender. The same document notes Allied tensions with Britain and reports from Detroit about British advances and skirmishes, including the capture of vessels and casualty details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Florida
East
Britain
James
Monroe
Annana
Samuel Mi. Cord
Brownstown
Detroit
Fort M‘anaw
Brownstowm
Federal City
Hull
Battle near Detroit and Hull resigns amid Canadian campaign
Extracts from Detroit dated August 4 describe Colonel Miller leading 600 troops in a hard battle about 48 miles from Pittsburg with British and Indian forces defeated and many scalps taken. Reports note 44 killed and 40 wounded, officers wounded and Hull’s resignation, as forces march toward the River Raisin with 3200 men assembling under various brigades and volunteers from Kentucky Ohio and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Express
Detroit
Miller
Baker
Lamby
Whistler
Peters
Raisin
Hull
Canada
Mercury
Sandusky
Brownstown
Lyons
Rais
Chillicotha
John Allen
Jol Scott
William Lewis
Kentucky
Northwestern
Payne
Weiss
Urbana
Britain
Lake Michigan
Troit
Ohio
Iava
Upper Canada
Herness
Gallia
Shi
Heard
Ryder
Athens
Groory
Ward of
Rothe
Cincinnatus
Deer Creek
Mackletréy
Cannada
Townstown
Eal. Miller
Chile
Detoit
Hal Col
Unclear War Reports From Malden and Detroit
Fragments describe early morning firing near Malden and possible Hull escort actions. Mentions British vessels, prisoners from Mackinac to Malden, and a bridge engagement with injuries. Reports uncertainty and awaiting updates from Headquarters.
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The
Norfolk Public Ledger
Ugh
Mr. Coles
House of Ne
Floridas
Secretary of State
Daoth Ton
Arroe
Eve
Malden
Kmackinac
Amey
James Foste
Toy
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