Tampering with the Indians Extract and Outcry over Boundary War
An 1840 letter notes secret correspondence between British Indian Department authorities in Canada and frontier tribes across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa. It warns of wartime plans and urges Michigan residents to stay prepared, citing treaties and potential conflicts with Britain over the northeast boundary.
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Mithilimackinae
Dean
British Indian Department
Canadas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Boundary Line
St. Mary's
Hudson’s Bay Company
Loyalist Seizure Threats During Quebec Siege
A 1776 account describes a British order for all militia residents in Quebec City to leave within four days or be treated as rebels. Those who fled hid their safety as the siege ended, later returning amid accusations of disloyalty. The Journey of a British Officer notes 750 rebels after the December affair, with Canadians threatening harsher action on retreat. To be continued.
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Ediecates
Quebec
Foreign policy clash and Ottoman tensions in 19th century report
The Times and Morning Post criticize Britain’s China policy amid warnings of Ibrahim Pacha near Constantinople. Russian troop buildup near Odessa and Ottoman unrest are noted as Turkish and Russian factions seek to influence Syria. In Parliament Russell moves to unite the Canadas while Guizot departs Paris with a diplomat’s motto on a coat of arms.
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London Times
Morning Post
China
the Times
Iivices
Ibrahim Pacha
Constantinople
Odests
Antolia
Tein
Hile Diapoaal
Syria
Alan
Ponsonby
Fone
Great Britain
House of Commons
Jon Russell
Canadas
England
Paris
M. Guizot
Paria
Jen Roler
Marching British Col Witherall Faces Michigan Frontier
The Spirit of 76 warns that Col Wetherall with three regiments is advancing from Montreal toward the frontier. The account recalls St Denis and St Charles actions, the desecration at St Eustache, and calls for Michigan's chivalry to meet the threat with vengeance against a brutal foe.
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Wetherall
Montreal
Thieroe Ee
Witherall
St. Denis
St. Charles
St. Eustache
Michigan
Signs of the Times in Chatham Dockyards and War Hysteria
In Chatham and Framo nets dockyards strong activity with cannons and ships. The 90 gun ship expected to launch in June. Warlike editorials claim Indians and British threats necessitate militia mobilization and immediate state action. UK naval armaments debated, with American papers accusing administration of war motives amid Canadas and boundary debates.
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Lospon
Mancn
Chatham and
Froanets
Admiralty
London Herald
England
Mediterranean
Democratic Party
United States
Canadas
South America
Revestment of Militia Captain M Keanzie in New Brunswick
The Bri Alan eae diene due New Brunsiwick militia captain was involved in the Fairfield attack. Harvey, March 26, reports that the Secretary of State will direct actions to reflect the government’s view on Captain M Keanzie and other involved, aiming to deter further outrages and ensure he is deprived of his militia commission.
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Indiana
M. E
Senate of
Bangor Democrat
Maine
Tadinga
Texas
Hennink Massaces
New York
New Orleans
Gaivewnon
St. Antonio
Tipexay
PNP
W. G. Cooke
Chiela
Theo
W. M. Dunnington
Kamutant Whitney
Judge Thompson
Houston
Judge Hood
Besor
Mc Cayce
Maviporia
G. 1
Howard
Islal
Matthew Calswell
Is Day le E. A. Thompson
Kelly
Cumus
Brunsiwick
Fairfield
Harvey
M'Keanzie
M' Kenzie
New Brynewick
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Jeter
Kalamazoo
Canada
John Bull
40Th Regt
56Th
British North America
Montreal Transcript
JT Forsyth
Fox
Vesty
St Joly
Britain
Ghent
Gfih
St Croix
Nova Scotia
Athe
St Lawrence
Mare Hill
Penobscot
Kennebec, &c
Massachuectts
Massachusetts
Scott
Fredericton
Ware
Cadoda
Naw-Bronawick
New Brunswick
Halifax
Othys
New-Brunswick
Cappola
Portland
Kennebec
London
Sdomahor
Commerce
Wright
Kingsoftie
Netherlands
Soston
N.Y. American
Eustis
Houlton
Boston
Mier du Loup
Udih
Moskinongs
Maskinongé
Miata
Mille
Quebec Gazelle
Rolph
Teropto
Highland Society
Scotland
Upper Canada
M'Leod
Eaigratinn
Frogr
Lorn
Tolyh
Colcol
Upper
Cam
Clare
Atte
Canna
Glasgow
Vanfelson
Plac
Quebec Gazette
Signs of the Times
Washington
Boston Herald
Era
U. States
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