Session at Old Bailey for Trial of Offences
Notice from the Admiralty Office dated Nov 4 1814 announces a session at Justice Hall Old Bailey on Tue Dec 15 at dawn for trial of offences on the high seas under Admiralty jurisdiction. A bankruptcy commission against John Richard Wilkins of Holborn Hill London is issued with a reward for information leading to his apprehension after he absconded with a black leather trunk marked M.W.
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le Almi
Justice Hall
Old Bailey
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Ward
John Richard Wilkins
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Holborn
Hill
London
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Ofa
Pasinghall-street
Stafford
John Itthorn Viking
Holborn Hill
Yobu
Richard Wilkins
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Washington City Defence and Capitol Damage Probes
In September and October 1814 the Senate and House of Representatives debated committees to investigate the defense preparations for Washington and the capitol’s damage from the enemy. President Madison and Secretary Monroe reported diplomatic relations with Europe and the Low Countries remain peaceful, with ongoing diplomatic ties to France, Spain, and the Netherlands. A House move urged a committee to examine the causes of the city invasion and the destruction under General Memys and his forces, with power to send for persons and papers.
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Min Lacock
United States
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Johnsown
Samart Dana
Massachusetts
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Fisk
Vermont
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Daxtrey
New York
House
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Virginia
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Forsarit
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Rhode Island
Connecticut
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Howe
Hill
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Hoar
Moody
Gage
Foster
Kilham
Fuller
Kinsley
Parris
Cypon
Removal of seat of government and war policies debated
The House and Senate consider inquiries into the city’s capture and property losses, bounty for deserters, and moving the capital from Washington. Debates touch on military affairs, peace terms with Britain, and printing government communications.
British Prisoners Reported Near Northumberland Court House
Extract of a Bramham letter describes British detachment taking four prisoners near Northumberland Court House as a force landed from ships in the Potomac. Reports estimate 700 to 4000 troops. Captain Benderson praised for cutting off the prisoners. Subsequent notes mention militia gatherings and Allied detachments near the Northern Neck.
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Northumberland Courthouse
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Chesapeake
Bilimoe
Benderson
Alexandria
Col. Coleman
Pennsylvania
Court House
Military movements and disciplinary actions reported
Albany Gazette reports General Brown has broken camp and split from his army at Efe. It notes General Izard has been fined at Lewiston and signals that important military operations may be expected hourly.
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Brown
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Izard
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Enemy 102 gun ship ready for sea at Sackett's Harbour
Letter dated Oct 7 notes a large 102 gun enemy ship nearly ready to sail by Oct 12 with sails bent. It carries 32 pounders on the lower deck, 24 pounders on the middle deck, and 66 carronades on the upper deck. Our fleet cannot withstand it on the lake. The foe may aim to relieve Drummond's army. bread may rise to a dollar a pound as supplies move upriver.
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