Draft of a Broad Authority for a Potomac Bridge Company
The document outlines an act allowing a bridge company to enter lands and attach shares, enforce payments, and sue for debts. It details special writs, attachment of merchandise, and mechanisms for collecting dues, with penalties for nonpayment and procedures for forfeiture. It grants power to erect a bridge over the Potomac, build a wharf, maintain a draw and lamps, and require readiness for vessels. The act mandates surveys by three commissioners and continuation in a future installment.
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Uda
Coust
Het Ag
Fhail Mrrorn 3
Ditritt
Orhall
United States
Intelligence note on Bonaparte capture event in London
A fragmentary intelligence note from London suggests if credible Bonaparte associate Madame Murat is captured by patriots, the event could be treated as a minor occurrence. The wording implies uncertainty about verification and significance.
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London
Joely
Bonaparte
Madame Murat
British and Spanish battles in India and Aragon
Reports from the era recount Sir T Turion’s debate over Carnatic affairs and Col Neal’s 1801 dispatch to Chilpock near Nabob Omdu-ol-Amid corpse. The Nabob’s palace conflict ends with murder claims, later govt orders for emancipation arrive too late. Concurrent letters praise Arragonese valor at Saragossa with losses, captures, and calls to persevere for victory over the French.
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T. Turion
Otheath
Col. M.neal
Chilpock
Omdur-ul- Amid
Nabob Om-du-ol
Umrah
Tippee Sultan
Vittia
Chippuck
Addington
Minster
India
Spain Chronicle Details Oath and Madrid Arrival
Boston dated dispatch reports arrival in Madrid after 46 days from San Sebastian, noting the king’s oath, the archbishop officiating, and medals to commemorate the event. It mentions 79,000 French troops in Spain and ships carrying passengers including Madam Moreau and Messrs Sullivan Dorr Wells Bartlett. The piece contains opinions on American liberty and British policy, and lists a catalog of wants by the Ph. II premium society.
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Boston
Artidrius
Maine
S. Sebastians
H. M. Joseph I
Bidarte
S. Schallans
F.C. M
Bargor
Mia
Assembly of Deputies
Madrid
Spain
Europe
Madam Moreau
Messis
Richard Sullivan
Joseph Dorr
Ty Wells
Dr. Bartlett
Peace rumors and naval movements reach New York
Reported arrivals and diplomatic notes recount peace between Raffia and England, hostilities toward France in Raffian ports, and Swedish reconciliation. Details mention Madrid seizure by Spaniards, a Fal mouth to Cornasa link, and transports at Halifax ordered home with prisoners repatriated. The Earl of Chatham writes to Stephen Sayre on American matters.
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New-York
Lord Hobert
Hamilton
Falmouth
Halifax
Pasengers
Pion
Greenock
Raffia
England
Riffia
Cornasa
Frij
Corvona
Spsnith
Hairfax
Havarne
Public Advertiser Attacks Federal Faction Over France Policy
The Public Advertiser criticizes the federal faction for opposing France and Bonaparte amid wartime commerce concerns. It notes plans for a navigation system favoring France and the Dutch role in European trade, and condemns Cheetham as an English hireling. It urges adherence to the principle of peaceful relations with all nations.
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U.S
Passcarte
France
Bonaparte
Cheethast
Thomas Paine
John Fellows
New Rochelle
de Witt Clinton
Paine
Cheethara
Poulson's Daily Advertiser Notice Fragment
A fragmentary notice from Poulson's Daily Advertiser references a sighting of a doctor and a public event labeled as commenced. The readable text is unclear about dates or exact actions beyond medical and ceremonial terms.
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Poulson
Daily Advertiser
Prubenc Ky
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Sarezofa
Corpus Christi
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Auronto Perrens
Murcia
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Itha Premium Society
Jolliwus Catalgue
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Stephin Sayrz
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