Letters From Leander Officers Describe Caribbean Expedition
Extracts dated May 28 1806 from Dr on the Leander report delays and hopes aboard after detentions. They laud Gen Miranda, praise Jefferson and Madison, note British restraint and plans to sail to Trinidad then write more. Letters arrive via Norfolk to a New York recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
St. George's Stand
Grenada
Jacquemel
Ou - Sr
Ae Ressbien
Grénada
Jacquinel
Miranda
Jefferson
American commerce and peace prospects amid European tension
Philadelphia report notes American ships detained by cruisers threaten merchants in the port. Despite hopes for European peace, the writer observes no early end to war, cites renewed commerce challenges and lingering naval blockades affecting trade and finances.
Miranda affair recounted from Barbadoes papers
Norfolk reports a Barbadoes brig carried passenger papers detailing Miranda and the failed expedition. The author notes poor planning and delays and questions reports of Cochrane aid. Trinidad and Main communications are mentioned while war rages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda
Barbadoes
Cochrane
Trinidad
Estate of William Forp Deceased Render Accounts
Legal demands against the estate of William Forp deceased of Black River are requested to render accounts within twelve months. All creditors must settle debts with We. James acting executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aljaving
Winliam
Black River
We. James
For Sale Lands Along Cat Island and Horry District
For sale multiple land parcels near Cat Island and in Horry District. Includes five hundred acres west of John Hutchinson and adjacent to Maurice Simons and Musquito Creek, three hundred eighty nine acres touching Musquito Creek and Haac Chardon as well as Elias Foiffin, six hundred acres near Wragg’s and Thomas Mitchell, plus five hundred twenty five acres in Horry District nine miles from Conwayborough stocked with pine and oak. Sold at a great bargain. apply to the subscriber in Georgetown, June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat Island
Con Kltaining
John Hutchinson
Maurice Simons
Musquito Creek
Cat Mand
Haac Chardon
Elias Foiffin
Thomas Simons
Harry Difisi
Wragg
Brundles
Thomas Mitchell
Waccamaw
Horry Distric
Conwayborough
Georgetown
Reward Offered for HARLEQUIN Missing Servant in 1803
A note offers fifty dollars for the return of a servant named Harlequin tall about five feet five inches. He wore a drab coat olive trousers and waistcoat and may have changed clothes. He served Mr Chambers in Georgetown and may head that way. A wife is said to be in Christ Church parish. A kidnapping reward of thirty dollars is added if harboured by a white person. Reward paid on delivery to Charleston gaol or another jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaway
Sherpenier
Harlequin
Josiahow
Alliton
Chambers
Georgetown
Christ Church Parish
Charleston
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New York, Ja’ Y
Tiefenvonhy
Madison
Smith
Philadelphia
America
Bonaparte
Europe
Ames Spears
James M‘ginnfy
Satlony
Tectia
Williamsburg
Kings Bn BA
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