Emperor declares war aims and urges Prussia to join in peace
Savannin dispatch reports Tsarist stance after Western campaigns. The emperor asserts no conquest aims and offers peace and independence to states opposing Napoleon. He instructs to avoid hostility toward Prussia, urging their alliance to end calamities and restore Frederick’s monarchy, with Kutusoff Smolensko leading the arm ies.
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Prussan
Napoleon
Prussia
Frederick
Geen Prince
Kutusoff Smolensko
Proclamation on Russian War Leadership and Europe Independence
A formal proclamation extols Russia’s war effort under Emperor Alexander I and Field Marshal Kutuzov, noting immense prisoner captures, cannon and colors won, and criticizes France’s Napoleon. It asserts Europe’s independence as Russia’s policy, pledging to reveal truth to Europe and urging rulers to recognize the current crisis.
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Europe
Kutusoff Smolenska
Russia
France
Germany
Italy
Napoleon
Evidence Against Exploiting Crisis to Rebuild Europe
Fragmentary line urges avoiding taking advantage of the crisis to reconstruct Europe’s equilibrium. It stresses public tranquility and individual happiness as aims. The text presents a cautionary view on mission or policy actions during upheaval.
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Europe
Conspiracy at Paris Led by General Mallet
A narrative from October recounts General Mallet, once a Chouan leader, masquerading as commander of Paris with a senatus consultum. He arrests Lahorie and Savary, proclaims a republic end to conscription, installs a provisional five member directory, and rides with troops to seize power amid claims of Bonaparte’s death and a new revolution.
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Gaz
Paris
Mallet
la Vendee
la Force
Vincennes
St. Maude
Veteau
Bonaparte
Senatus Consultum
Abba
Department
Seine
la Republic
France
Senate
Talleyrand
Fouche
Armiva
Lahorie
L& Force
Interior
Paria
Savary
Duke of Rovigo
St. Antoine
Hotel de la Force
Maret’s
Bassano
la Horie
A French Plot and Mutiny End in Assassination
The narrative recounts Mallet challenging General Hallin in Paris, shooting him and seizing the room. Doucet and Savary countered the revolt, Lahorie’s schemes faltered, and imperial prisoners were threatened. Several were executed or arrested as the insurrection collapsed, with Bonaparte declared dead by some while others cried Vive La République.
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Mallet
Piquie
Brest
Senate
Geh Lullin
Paris
Republic
Iallin
Hallin
le Place de Vendome
Aiat
Doucet
Atu
la Force
Savary
Bassona
Maret
D la Horie
France
Lahorie
Boulogne
Rome
England
la Horie
Gen. Moreau
Ae Sealet
Bonaparte
Hullin
T Y
Endarta
Enekes
Spermhnis Srecuts
Subscriptions Reach One Million In 16 Million Loan
New York on Saturday closed the books for the 16 Million Loan with about one million sixty thousand dollars subscribed across city banks. Reports note ships in blockade, including the Belvider and York, with Berresford of 74 guns and Capt. Byron in command.
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New-York
Delawa Puritiers
Belvider
Sch York
Berresford
Byron
Schr
Paz
Ulysses
New
Rumor of British attack provokes Sacket’s alarm
An March 5 letter from Sacket's Harbor describes widespread uproar as 1700 troops including Col. Pike's regiment and volunteers from Albany arrive. Gen Dearborn and Commodore Chauncey near, Capt Perry also reported. Sailors expect action, fear of invasion replaced by talk of transfer.
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Col. Pike
Albany
Dearborn
Mediation Updates From Richmond On Russian Mission
An extract from a Norfolk letter dated March 22 describes Secretary of the Russian mission obtaining a flag for a vessel to proceed to St Petersburg with a minister. Admiral Cockburn may sanction an armistice but not lift the blockade. General orders send American prisoners to England. Major General Walkiniger and Brigadier General Figurn are assigned duties as conflicts unfold.
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Norfilk
Richmond
St. Peteresburg
Cockburn
Admr
England
United State
Russia
Admiral Ghd
Siewrt
Constellation
Adm
Gen. Taylor
Rockburn
Milledgeville Cites Savannah Militia Request for Defense
A March report from Milledgeville notes a Savannah city delegation to the Governor asking for militia, amid British plans to ravage Georgia coast. The Governor had already ordered Gen M'Intosh to deploy militia to deter any predatory incursions.
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Milledgeville
Savannahs
Georgia
Savannah
Lnst
M'Intosh
U. S
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Wilkinson
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Tennessee
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Gen. Walker
Baldwin County
Joseph Collins
Collins
Watkins
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