Atrocious slave abuses recorded on Mr Hodge estate
A long testimony details repeated brutal punishments of enslaved people on Mr Hodge s estate including cart whippings iron collars starvation and death after severe beatings. Witnesses describe numerous fatalities among slaves such as Margaret Else Tom Boiler Prosper Sobpiter Violet and others with Hodge’s complicity and pattern of cruelty spanning 1807 1808 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodge
Margaret
Karet
Madge
Tom Boiler
Prosper
Psa
Progper
Uriak
Pater
Coopey
Youby
Bella
Cudjoe
Violet
Hedz
Hare
Mr. Hodge
Emperor of Russia to resist Bonaparte and ally with England
Advices from Bombay reading late last month confirm Russia’s plan to unite with England against France and to marshal Empire resources for peace with Persia and Turkey. Messages from Persian envoys propose treaties and defenses, with speculation of a future Anglo Russian alliance restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gipatim
Persia
Bombay
Bassarah
Clara
Gibson
Eaty Head
Russia
England
Eppo
Frande
Grofre
Rugsiag
Alexander
St. Petersburg
Portes
Turkey
Felly
Eenpirore
Dangerous Shoal Sighting by American Ship Guéon
The Calcutta Telegraph reports that the American ship Guéon discovered a dangerous shoal on its voyage from the Cape of Good Hope to the Isle of France. Captain Warrny of the President received an attested copy of the description with an extract noting a rock about 29 yards long, six feet above water, and surrounding sand, observed at noon on day 22, 1812, with bearings and depth noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope
Isle
France
Warrny
Ais
H. M
Warren
M’ Nevin
Charston
Arrivals at Madras from London May 18 with Passengers
The Honorable Company's ships Indus Lord Keith and Ann arrived at Madras from London. Passengers include Mrs Jebb Mrs Frattie Miss Johnson Miss Goodlad Miss M Goodlad Miss Pearcey Lieutenant Frame HM 1st Ceylon Regiment Messrs Cayley E Johnson RR Kemp R Budd T Lackerell Dyer James Howard John Howard Mrs Forbes Mrs Paget and family Mrs Hetchcock Miss Mylne Miss Ann Mylne Miss M Brodie Miss Emilia Spry Miss Eliza Spry Lieutenant Edletel Forbes Mrs Charles Renny Messrs J Lock Thomas M Sooden J Cockburn W Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indus
Jebb
Frattie
Miss . Johnson
Miss Goodlad
M. Goodlad
Address of Madras Native Inhabitants to Governor General William
In 1812 a deputation of Madras principal natives presented a long address to Sir William Petrie, praising his forty six years of service in East India Company roles and his gentle, conciliatory manner. He replies with thanks, noting sincere gratification at their affectionate tribute as he prepares to leave the settlement.
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Pabablidnis
Madras
William Petriv
Choultry Plain
William Perir
Howongshe
Sra
East India Company
Presidencyy
Wnr
Haglish
Gentoo
Mallabar
Mahratta
Mapnas
Royal George salutes and fort action at Pedang
The Royal George under salute of 19 guns arrives Wednesday afternoon. The Honorable William Pirie and a party including Cadets and officers accompany the governor as he forces Wallajah to the North Gate of the Fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Pirie
Gove Soor
Pedang
Royal George
Gurivon
Rsetete Wallajah
Sapiens
Ile Bond
Maritime arrivals and ship movements in 1812 port records
Fragmentary notice lists ships arriving and sailing on September and October 1812. Captains A Black J, Sayers, Crilps Bord Reith, Daimeturi, J Yous, Hay, and others are named alongside vessels such as Leda, Gavorthihitit, Alert, and Indus. Also references Isle of France Amboyna Java and patrol timing around September 27.
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Suntey
Mayes
Leda
Sayers
Nyine
A. Black J
Masaliparam
Oh. Bridwy
Alert
J. Yous
Isle of France
Vellas
Hay
Amboyna
Java
H.C. Stip
Indus
Weltdou
Betyat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edinburgh
Fenanus
Bataoin- Rous
Phoenix
Vola Edo
Muroh
Juliana
Matilda
Guba
Lochee
Mussapha
Venus
Cortraidee de Jane
Carmelia Cathérina
Pilzrim
Mary Ann
Anna Maria
Miers
Kater Bi
Dowlet
Savoy
Jamalole
Fatty Alvadood
Adroog
Salana
Sourabaya
Ate
Success
SJ. Divow
Remibang
Linger? Heapsbnburg
Panjermassing
Boker Secasa
Said
Aufhogha
Weiferreden
William Horner
den Lode
James Knaggs
van Gisborough
Jongman
Maria Sophia Hicken
van Nagapatnam
Weduwe
Enne Lowkneewe
Colm Mackenzie
Briteche Diensty Jongmah
Jorge Jaffrouw
Gronella Jaromina Bartels
van Kintonomale
de Hollandsche Ge
Meente
Louisa Johanna van de Poel
Margaretha
Bown
Jacobus
Johannes Gantz
Catharina Henrietta Beynon
Fate Lieilen
BE Portuserscus Geuserin
Henrica Catharina Maria
Jaren Waar van de Moeder
Lim Boainie
Henrica Catharina Hendriks
Johanna Laurens
Gebooe
Henrika Kuypers
Norsia van Tataviag
Jacobs Johanes Louis
Maria Magdalena Suni
Gendoopteerd Door
Johannes Louis
Hermina Jansen
Waar Vande Meerer
Norsing Jatabs
Wilhelmina Jansen
Norsina Jacote
Nieuw Kerkeoff Daererens Lykee
Priteo
Adrianne Sihowten
Ondér Schout
Jonas Salomons
Johan Hendrik
Roode
Stephanus Frans
Alberitia Abrahams
Bea
Jacomina
Pautes
Victor
Gepensioneerde
Mesadea
Burger J. Leenevarmee
Helena Magdalena Harmens
Huisvrouw van den Inlands Burger Teodatus
Figterg
Wee
Ben
Dagen van Wylen de Hr
Krauss
Jana, van Batavia
Henie
Margaretha Valentyn' Adaihd
Catharina Wilhelynp
Adams
Deu
Mr. Albertus
Cornelia Hartman
Wedsmotetér Dézér Stede
Catharina
Visser
Huigiout ‘van Deb
Benhz
Sephan George Giolé
Dortour
Cornelis Kelderman
Debora Janey
Fregrica Leepevurtiti
George
Bodewyr
Stuntman van de Particulieré Brik de
Verwagting
Suvetta
Boitelier
Debora’ van Dem Vyrer
Wed
Moses
Ethneh Alleis
Een Onbekend Lyk
Aimani
Malaya
Bengal
Galgutta Gazette
Ordver
Calcutta
Madris
Welfdon
Lord Keith
J. Freeman
Ann
P. Cameron
London
Madeire
Po Anu
Vernon
Lynch
Hewetson
Neale
Miss Thompeson
Capt. Vernon
Captain Lynch
Lieustenant Smith
J. Gordoun
G. Hewetson
My C. Hewetson
W. Bogle
Mer. Nabhin
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