Dispatch describes 1815 Halberstadt victory and convoy capture
War Department dispatch from Downing Street dated June 19, 1935 transcribes a Boitzenburg dated account from Brigadier Lyon detailing a 1815 action near Halberstadt. The narrative recounts a long march from Ferchland, an overnight attack on a fortified square, 14 cannon, 800 plus draught horses, and a brave assault by Hussars and Cossacks leading to the capture of guns ammunition and convoy wagons amid seven hours of fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR Department
Downing
Boitzenburgh
Lyon
Wismar
Czerning
Ferchland
Burgstall
Halberstadt
Admersleben
Hessen
Brunswick Road
Trecott
Waslaw
Surnemy
Red Cosgaths
Tiernan
Riga
Scargely
Aly
Pledges and Pledges: Catholic Board Under Fire
A Catholic Board debate centers on a supposed Prince Regent pledge. A July 1812 Kilkenny letter from Lord Kenmare denies any written or verbal commitment from the Prince of Wales. The piece argues the pledge claim is imaginary and defends royal restraint amid Catholic claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmare
Kenstane
Kilkenny
Iris Royal
Finway
Patriot
Dublin
Ireland
Fixnay
Lord Castutuosse
Fistay
Prince of Wales
Old Bailey
Debates on Pledges to Irish Catholics and Royal Authority
A long critique argues that the Duke of Reprono and the Chancellor Ponsonby face serious charges over alleged promises to Irish Catholics. It questions whether the King’s representatives privately negotiated with Catholic interests, while defending the Prince Regent’s caution and condemning political aides who changed positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paice
Duke of Repyorn
Ponsonsy
House of Commons
Popish Board
Ireland
Duke of Reprono
Marl Seeneen
Hindsor Castle
Kina
Prince of Wales
England
Ponsonates
Bepponos
Inquisition
Fragmented 1307 Protestants Letter Fragment
The excerpt shows a dated 17th March 1307 fragment discussing Protestants faith, authority, and civic duties. It reflects concerns over church state balance and calls for restraint in prayers about political loyalty. The text hints at obligations to the king and the role of magistrates in safeguarding security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P, Iis
Frong
Halifax and American War Correspondence Highlights
The Halifax Papers include a correspondence between Sir J B Warren and Gen Milles about O Neale the Irishman seized in arms and a potential retaliation. Admiral Warren notes a parole release and would have detained an Irishman if warned, while reports claim Chauncey captured Karl Moira and Prince Regent and Canadian landings near Queenstown. Halifax report dated May 26 cites Warren condemning Cockburne for burning Chesapeake towns. Cockburne defends action claims boats were fired upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
J. B. Warren
Gen. Milles
O'Neale
Linn Tk
United Stairs
Admiral Warren
Philadelphia
Chauncey
Karl Moira
Canada
Ontario
Erie
Queenstown
Constitution
Congress
Chesapeake
Boston
United States
New York
Admiral Cockburne
Death of Lord Barham at Ham Court Kent
Lord Barham died at Ham Court in Kent at 87 or 88. A naval officer, he became Comptroller of the Navy in 1778 and later rose to Admiral and Lord of the Admiralty in 1805. His administration saw Trafalgar victories. He married Magganert Gamsier and is succeeded by his daughter Diana, Lady Baroness Barnham, married to Gerano Noep NoEl of Exton Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parham Court
Kent
Cuances
Bana
Navy
Admiralty
Trafalgar
Magganert
James Gamsier
Lord Gamsien
Samuel Gampien
Dyina
Banrnam
Gerano Noep NoEl
Exton Hall
County of
Rutland
Kag
Despatch from Buenos Ayres recounts wrecked vessel and survivors
An extract dated again 3 describes a ship of about seventeen keel from New South Wales to the Falkland Islands that struck rocks near Cape Horn. Six men reached a desert island and later embarked in a boat to reach inhabited shores. Fifty five souls were aboard when wrecked, including Captain Drury and several officials. relief was soon organized by Captain Heywood of HMS Nereus and Lt Aranda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
New South Wales
Bry Isabella
George Highton
Ape Horn
Falkland
Heywood
W. Aranda
Drury
Mr. Holt
Ditto
Sir Henry Hayes
Ir ‘Mailisons
Brook
Lundin
Army
Marine
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Lonnox Gazette
Bernburg
Pappy
Lord Barham
Pert
House
Commons
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