Union and Empire Rules Set for Rome and Trafimene
A lengthy decree outlines the Union of Rome with the French Empire, division into two departments, and representation in the Legislative body. It sets titles for the Emperor and Pope, privileges for Rome, and succession rules, plus notes on foreign policy and church relations. The document also includes correspondence about British naval actions and Franco‑Dutch relations amid Napoleonic conflicts.
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Rome
Department of
Trafimene
Notre Dame
Paris
St. Peter
Rene
Napoleon
Empire
Sacred College
Cambaceres
Prince Arche
Francois Jancourt
Cornet
Count Laplace
Senate
Baron de Roel
Holland
France
Minjesty
Europe
England
Bors
Marseilles
Bordeaux
Antwerp
Russia
Prussia
Sweden
Berlin
Ceuta Taken by British Forces Opposing French Action
Despatches from Constantinople report Ceuta in British hands after two battalions from Gibraltar occupied the port with Spanish consent. The seizure gives Britain control of both sides of the Straits and access to the Mediterranean. Also noted, the Supreme Junta members have been arrested at Cadiz and sent to the frigate La Paz on suspicion of aiding the enemy.
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Iris
Chidren
Dalmatia
Seville
Belluno
Joseph
Jefferson
America
United States
Chesapeake
Rose
Great Britain
France
Madison
Admiral Berkeley
Barron
Norfolk
Pinkney
Foreign Office
Constantinople
Gibraltar
Ceuta
Toulon
Mediterranean
Supreme Junta
Cadiz
Senate Adopts Senatus Consultum Under Arch Chancellor
Paris February 17 the Senate assembled under the Presidency of the Prince Arch Chancellor of the Empire and adopted the following Senatus Consultum.
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Paris
Senate
Prince Arch
Napoleon and Archduchess Maria Louisa Marriage Report
A Paris courier brings news of the marriage contract between Emperor Napoleon and Archduchess Maria Louisa. Joy floods Vienna as bank bills rise and public rumor spreads of forthcoming ceremonies lasting ten days. The prince of Neuchatel is expected March 2, with a grand tapestry gift from Napoleon.
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Vienna
Paris
Napoleon
Maria Louisa
Prince of
British American Relations Dispatches 1809 Laid Before Parliament
Dispatch from Secretary Canning to David Erskine dated January 23 1809 discusses confidential American influence on UK US relations. It notes the king’s government attention to the matter and the conciliatory tone described by individuals in the American government.
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Great Britain
America
Canning
D. M. Erskine
David M. Erskine
Foreign Office
United States
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Berkeley
George Canning
Ministry For Foreign Affairs
Tilsit
Copenhagen
London
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