Retreat of American forces from Fort Erie cited as success
AFFAIRS OF CANADA reports American troops evacuated Fort Erie on November 5 after destroying forts, stores, and ammunition. The author credits General Drummond and Governor General for defense, notes naval dominance on Lake Ontario impeded provisioning, and argues public support in Canada would sustain winter logistics and supplies for the right division despite severe constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kusastow
Upron Canada
Fort Erie
Drummond
Imus
England
Upper Canada
Niapara
Althow
Lake Ontario
Niagara
Tuwre
Deed Under Precedent Circumstances Provokes Caution
A terse note warns that a deed under current provincial conditions should be avoided. The statement emphasizes prudence and public concern amid unsettled circumstances affecting governance and policy.
American Papers. Wartime letter from Gov Strong to Secretary Monroe
Boston Sept 7 1814 Governor Caleb Strong asks if Massachusetts expenses for militia calls to defend Boston and nearby towns will be reimbursed by the General Government. Secretary Monroe replies explaining U S defense policy, district combat needs, and that costs are a loan to the United States, to be repaid. Monroe emphasizes the danger to the Eastern frontier, the role of regular officers, and the constitutional division of state and federal responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the United States
Boston
United Staes
Yate
Buxton
Maine
Sociny
Caleb Strong
Department of War
Sim
Baltimore
Union
Sea Board
United States
Ord
Mi‘ria
Hou
Bratz
Obr
Dearborn
Eger
Massachusetts
James Monroe
Admiralty Sessions at Old Bailey Dec 13 Case of Donovan Deserter to French Service
William Donovan alias Hamilton, a natural born subject, is tried for bearing arms for France. Surgeon’s mate J White identifies Donovan as a seaman of the Proserpine who deserted at Toulon in 1809 and later appeared aboard French vessels, including the Apollo and the Prince at Portsmouth, with officials confirming his desertion.
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W. Scott
Baron Graham
Justice Bayley
Wm Donovan
Hamilton
France
J. White
Donavan
Proserpine
Witnest
Toulon
Ney
Witpoas
Witness
Apollo
Spithead
Therisoner
Portsmouth
Fowkes
Gore
M. Jones
Fle
Penelope
Portamouth
Fawkes
White
Opter
Irish Prisoner on British Privateer Edouard Trial
A British court heard testimonies about a privateer named Edouard captured with crew mainly French. The prisoner Hamilton, described as Irish by a witness, faced a death verdict after admitting intoxication and enticement to desert. the jury found him guilty of death.
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Priacher
Jones
Ai Dan
Privaccet
Pristiler
Hamilton
J. O
Apollo
Edoward
J. F. Modes
Agmstiean
England
W. Martin
Edouard
Conal
Ceuta
White
Mary Simms
Proserpine
Justice Bayley
Proclamation on Irish Catholic Assembly and Dublin Proclamations
The proclamation warns against the Catholic Board Assembly in Ireland as unlawful and urges members to abstain from further attendance. It threatens legal action if the assembly meets again, issued by the Lord Lieutenant with the Privy Council in Dublin in 1814. It also records royal orders regarding the port of Liverpool as a depot for goods under East India Company trade and duties.
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Council OF Ireland
Whitworth
Catholic Board
United Kingdom
Ireland
Privy Council
Dublin
Manners
Charles Cashel
Drogheds Westmeath
Mayo
Bros
Charles Kildare
Castle-Coote
Franky
East India Company
Great Beitaip
Uraland
Gt. Britai
Great Britain
Eleutennant
Quinnell
Liverpool
She Biibes
Livers
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Affairs OF Canada
Montreal
Kingston
Beewrea
Hitherton
Bion
Chiet
Mycaty
Secretary Munroe
Govrnor
Admiralty
Old Bailey
Castibasons
Prince Regent
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