Inquiry into the Davindor Prison Massacre and Trials
British commissioners report on the April events at Davindor prison where American prisoners clashed with guards. They describe breaches in the yard walls, attempts to escape, and the ensuing firing, noting conflicting witness testimony about orders given and the lack of clear accountability. They express deep regret for the incident and offer no concrete redress plan.
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Americas
Enland
Dartiigorgen
Tapealee
Dafradidet
Jubb. T.duckavand
Wroway
Allericay Anc
Isantieh
Buroni
Cordner
Ghent
Davindor
Ordéra
Velesiiticum-Batinow-The -Widrds
Shore
Shortind-ind-dhe
Thiatan
Ata
Shastram
Magrath
Nthe BiGhayrdk
Shortland
Shanding
Friles
Tlye
Eggardayts
Grigg
Shaitlatid
Wasthis Timne
Pamela
Defendeless Tana
No. ‘F
Leite
Cuartues
Francis Seymour Larpent
Report on Dartmoor prison firing incident 1815
A joint dispatch from Messrs. Clay and Gallatin transmits a report on the Dartmoor prison firing on June 6. The letter notes the unwillingness to enter details, acknowledges disagreement over the order to fire, and records casualties and prisoner grievances. It mentions Captain Shortland’s possible order and praises the conduct of some officers while criticizing the overall actions.
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Plymouth
Messrs
Clay and Gallatin
Larpent
Dartmoor
Prigguers Tirsibaate
Loveless
Shortland
Ming
Beasley
Lnitad
Sinsley
Charles King
Regent's Court Holds Privy Council at Carlton House
Yesterday a Cabinet Council met at Carlton House for an early hour session. The meeting included Archbishops and high officials as well as Dutch and Neapolitan ambassadors, with Prince Castelcicata introduced to the Regent and discussions on court-martial proceedings and royal commands.
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Naples
Carlton House
Archbishop of Canterbury
Habe ‘Treasury
Admiralty
Controol
Neapoitran
Prince Castelcicata
Neapolitas
Liverpool
Pheir
Race Hendes
Harrowby
Glasgow
Aselville
Melancholy Night Accident Near Uxbridge
Yesterday Str Hussex Laws reported a fatal carriage accident on the Oxford road near the White Horse Inn, Udbridge. A postchaise's pole failed causing two ladies to jump from the moving chaise. one died instantly and the other survived only minutes. The coachman was badly injured and the horses reran, halted by a tree on the Common. Oxford gentry awaited auctions of the Great Lew Estate and a large lottery sale was announced with tickets at Bisit's offices Cornhill and 9 Charing Cross.
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Sécretary of
Trehern
Udbride
Watford
Uxbridge
Oxford
Lew
Messrs. Oaixs
Apui
Bisi
Bisit
Bisu
Cornhill
Charing Cross
General Committee Meeting on Subscription Funds 1815 1818
Report covers subscriptions to aid families of brave British Army during Waterloo campaign. Lists additions to committee including Thomas Coutts and William Dent. Mentions subscription totals to August 16 1818 and altered percentages, with a June 28 1815 meeting opening a general subscription for relief and benefit of wounded soldiers and families.
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James Innes
Caair
William Dent
Josy
John Highwood
Thomas Coutts
IF. Watson
Hampstead
C. Combe
William Belting
B. Champion
George Brown
Wellingtom
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Paris
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Canterbury
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Qgreeo
Iad
Catherine Wheel
Unon-street
John Brickwood
Tate Volunteer Cavalry
Croydon
Otter
Chisiehhurst
West-Kent Regiment
Rootscray
Ani Éuit
Vijean
Es Flay
Cian
Phillips
Wistie
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Willists
Skelton
Béras
Bingley
Stane
Ian
Watling
Pak Hawker
Sutton
KC Fish
Brantley
Ranis Sattom
Sscat
Phy Beaker
Chatterisaya
Rae Parih
Jntuccourm
Gloucester
Iey
J. Elensman
Brice
Maiten Neweon
Dorset
As. Davies
Obere Fowler
Mesterman and Co
Parisis
Yadon
Rutlandshire
Oasey
Aiet Liggi
Herty Itase
Custa
George
Charles Maxey
James Bakers
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Ltpositary
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