Prophecy on Separation and Union Across the Atlantic
The excerpt reflects a colonial-era prophecy that separation would widen the rift among provinces, making Britain their protector and umpire. It argues that emigration would return to England, Caribbean islands would gain obedience, and eventual full union with Ireland could occur within half a century, despite present opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old England
West India Islands
Las
Ireland
Ladd
Welcome Truth and Fortune in a Gentleman’s Character
A fragment contemplating how a person’s fortune and natural independence grant equal tolerance for praise or scorn from both the elite and the masses. The text reflects on inner resilience and public perception in defining merit.
Walcheren Campaign and Cabinet Duel Report
Late London dispatches describe Walcheren hospital wards at 9,670 with sickness crippling troops. Eyre Coote commands 16,000 on Walcheren as political infighting peaks with a duel between Canning and Castlereagh on Putney Heath. News from Cadiz Bayonne and Bayonne supports broader Napoleonic era shifts and peace talks.
Troop Movements and Parades Amid Warfront Reports
Four battalions arrived yesterday and roads are crowded with units bound for the same destination. A grand morning parade saw the Prince of Ponte-Corvo review the garrison while an Aide-de-Camp heads to Vienna. A balloon will reconnoiter enemy lines as English forces are reported sickly and water constrained. Our troops show few illnesses and none serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Ponte-Corvo
Vienna
British note on Spain, Walcheren and harvests from London papers
London and Liverpool papers from September to October report the Spain expedition abandoned and Lord Wellington retreating from Lis bone. Walcheren Island to be abandoned due to a deadly fever sweeping English troops and bark shortages. Parliament act hinders supply of bark for fever, while English policy widens suffering. Harvests in England down by a quarter and grain prices rising, with the quartern loaf at 16d.
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London
War Office
Isle of Walcheren
Middleburgh
Beveland
Walcheren
Joseph Bonaparte
Spain
Scheldt
The
Canning
Bruton Street
Bayonne
Bordeaux
Masachusetts
Liverpool
Brunswick
Portsmouth
Lord Wellington
Lisbon
Sayh
Perceval
England
Letter from Liverpool Gentleman on Minstry, corn, and harvest
An extra from Liverpool reports political shifts in the ministerial lineup with Mr. Canning poised to lead the cabinet. It notes rising American produce prices as morale falls after the Walcheren expedition and Spanish misfortunes, plus a forecast of English harvest troubles due to rain and potential corn shortages without Madeira or neutral ports. The writer has traveled 500 miles observing the harvest impact.
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Gloucester Lodge
Brompton
Lord Cattlereagh
Putney
St. Jame’s Square
Canning
Charles Rose Ellis
Badajos
Cuetta
Pe. Truxillo
Equia
Estremadura
Verieges
la Mancha
Cuesta
Wellesley
Talavera
Eptember
Spain
Madeira
Treaty cedes 2,600,000 acres along Wabash to Indiana
Fort Wayne October 3 A treaty concluded by Governor W H Harrison and U S Commissioner with the Miami Potawatomi and Eel River tribes cedes land on both sides of the Wabash from Vincennes area to Vermilion mouth and adds a twelve mile wide strip along Green Ville line up to Fort Recovery.
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W. H. Harrison
Indiana Territory
U. States
Eel River
Wabath River
Vincennes
Vermillion River
Greenville
United States
John Johnston
Jad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tucker
Gloucester
Fletching
Eyre ‘Coote
Lord Castlereagh
Lord Chatham
Duke of Portland
Mr. Canning
Putney Heath
Earl of Liverpool
Buffia
Sweden
Grenville
Grey
Paris
France
Aufria
Napoleon
St. Cloud
Efc
Sick
Light Dragoons
Royal Artillery
Royal Engineers
Rottenberg
Alten
German Legion
Ackland
Dyoti
Browne
Mottrefar
Royal Staff Corps
Antwerp
Charleston
Fort Wayne
Ocober
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