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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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Extract of a letter from General Bowles, dated Nassau, New-Providence, August 31, published in Halifax January 5, describing the hoisting of the Creek nation flag on the armed brig Union with salutes and a sumptuous entertainment by the Governor, plans to sail for the nation, intentions to build a new government town at the Forks of the Apalachacola, and optimism about the country's future progress due to land quality, climate, and emigrations.
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Extract of a letter from General Bowles, to a gentleman in this Town, dated Nassau, New-Providence, August 31.
"This is the third letter I have directed to you since I left Halifax, by virtue of an act worthy of the British Parliament, I have this day hoisted the flag of the Creek nation, on board our new armed brig called the Union, which flag received all the honors, by salutes, &c. that could be possibly given by the Governor, and who likewise gave a very sumptuous entertainment to a vast concourse of respectable characters, who attended upon the occasion. This evening or to-morrow morning we intend to sail for our nation, where I hope to see you shortly after my arrival.
"We still continue in the opinion, to build our new town, for the seat of Government, at the Forks of the Apalachacola, where vessels of considerable burden may come to, from the Bay of Mexico.
"From the goodness of the land, healthfulness of the climate, and the great emigrations that are taking place, I am in hopes our country will, in a few years, vie with, if not exceed the progress and rapid strides of the States of America."
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Nassau, New Providence
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August 31
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flag hoisted with honors, salutes, and sumptuous entertainment; plans to sail for creek nation and build new town at forks of the apalachacola.
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General Bowles reports hoisting the Creek nation flag on the new armed brig Union, receiving honors including salutes from the Governor, who hosted a sumptuous entertainment for attendees; intends to sail for the nation soon; plans to establish seat of government at Forks of the Apalachacola, accessible by vessels from Bay of Mexico; expresses hope for rapid progress rivaling American states due to land, climate, and emigrations.