Official Letters of the Military and Naval Officers of the United States, During the War with Great Britain in the Years 1812, 13, 14, & 15: With Some Additional Letters and Documents Elucidating the History of that Period |
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... half a mile , when it be- came so dark that we were obliged to relinquish the pursuit . Two privates in the 41st regiment were wounded and taken prisoners . We learn from deserters , that nine or ten were wounded , and some killed . We ...
... half a mile , when it be- came so dark that we were obliged to relinquish the pursuit . Two privates in the 41st regiment were wounded and taken prisoners . We learn from deserters , that nine or ten were wounded , and some killed . We ...
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... half past 11 o'clock , the enemy sent in a flag of truce , de- manding a surrender of the fort and island to his Britannic ma- jesty's forces . This , sir , was the first information I had of the declaration of war ; I , however , had ...
... half past 11 o'clock , the enemy sent in a flag of truce , de- manding a surrender of the fort and island to his Britannic ma- jesty's forces . This , sir , was the first information I had of the declaration of war ; I , however , had ...
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... half past 3 P. M. made her out to be a frigate ; continued the chase until we were within about three miles , when I ordered the light sails taken in , the courses hauled up , and the ship cleared for action . At this time the chase had ...
... half past 3 P. M. made her out to be a frigate ; continued the chase until we were within about three miles , when I ordered the light sails taken in , the courses hauled up , and the ship cleared for action . At this time the chase had ...
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... half the number you thought necessary to order on the most secret route . A division of less than 500 men , to meet in an ene- my's country , where many circumstances might prevent their junction , was to me a measure I could only ...
... half the number you thought necessary to order on the most secret route . A division of less than 500 men , to meet in an ene- my's country , where many circumstances might prevent their junction , was to me a measure I could only ...
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... half won by an attempt . On the morning of the 12th , such was the pressure upon me from all quarters , that I became satisfied that my refusal to act might involve me in suspicion , and the service in disgrace . Viewing affairs at ...
... half won by an attempt . On the morning of the 12th , such was the pressure upon me from all quarters , that I became satisfied that my refusal to act might involve me in suspicion , and the service in disgrace . Viewing affairs at ...
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Page 507 - From the northwest angle of Nova Scotia, viz, that angle which is formed by a line drawn due north from the source of St. Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River...
Page 504 - All Territory, Places, and Possessions whatsoever taken by either Party from the other during the War, or which may be taken after the signing of this Treaty, excepting only the Islands hereinafter mentioned, shall be restored without delay...
Page 505 - Comprehending all Islands within Twenty Leagues of any Part of the Shores of the United States, and lying between Lines to be drawn due East from the Points where the aforesaid Boundaries between Nova Scotia on the one Part, and East Florida on the other, shall respectively touch the Bay of Fundy, and the Atlantic Ocean ; excepting such Islands as now are, or heretofore have been, within the Limits of the said Province of Nova Scotia.
Page 506 - The said Commissioners shall, by a declaration or " report under their hands and seals, decide to which of the "two contracting parties the several islands aforesaid do "respectively belong, in conformity with the true intent " of the said treaty of peace of one thousand seven hundred "and eighty-three.
Page 507 - Erie ; thence along the middle of said communication into Lake Erie, through the middle of said lake until it arrives at the water communication between that lake and Lake Huron ; thence along the middle of said water communication into the Lake Huron ; thence through the middle of said lake to the water communication between that lake and Lake Superior...
Page 506 - Britannic Majesty and the Government of the United States hereby agree to refer the report or reports of the said Commissioners to some friendly sovereign or State, to be then named for that purpose, and who shall be requested to decide on the differences which may be stated in the said report or reports, or upon the report of one Commissioner, together with the grounds upon which the other Commissioner shall have refused, declined or omitted to act, as the case may be.
Page 241 - You always told us to remain here, and take care of our lands; it made our hearts glad to hear that was your wish. Our great father, the king, is the head, and you represent him: You always told us you would never draw your foot off British ground.
Page 504 - Passamaquoddy as are claimed by both parties, shall remain in the possession of the party in whose occupation they may be at the time of the exchange of the Ratifications of this Treaty, until the decision respecting the title to the said Islands shall have been made, in conformity with the Fourth Article of this Treaty.
Page 14 - ... other belligerents; and more especially that the British cabinet would not, for the sake of a precarious and surreptitious intercourse with hostile markets, have persevered in a course of measures which necessarily put at hazard the invaluable market of a great and growing country, disposed to cultivate the mutual advantages of an active commerce. Other counsels have prevailed. Our moderation and conciliation have had no other effect than to encourage perseverance and to enlarge pretensions.
Page 9 - British cruisers have been in the continued practice of violating the American flag on the great highway of nations, and of seizing and carrying off persons sailing under it, not in the exercise of a belligerent right founded on the law of nations against an enemy, but of a municipal prerogative over British subjects.