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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 10, 1813
Page
2
A Paris dispatch and British reports describe Buonaparte's forces advancing from the Maine toward the Saale. The French claim a minor action at Weissenfels near Naumbourg with Russian and Prussian positions retreating, while observers question the scale of the engagement and the campaign's opening.
A Martindale dated letter from Martinique reports the Surinam packet captured off Demarara by an American frigate. The May 7 dispatch notes the Peacock sloop of war captured after a fierce 45 minute fight with the Hornet, with most of its crew killed or lost. the Demerara and Opossum sloops pursued but may not reach the sinking ship in time.
An extract dated May 4 from Brigadier Lycox reports General Sebastian marching with his army from Janneberg to Salzweiler. It notes Lieut General Count Waxmans Lamburgh crossing the body of troops at Domitz as part of the movement along the Elbe frontier.
Conn Egenance May 10 report notes about 15 000 quarters of foreign wheat arriving with domestic supply dull sales and price declines for best quality wheat and ordinary beams oats rising slightly. Borley supply from Norfolk and Suffolk seen heavy with few buyers. Prices listed for English and foreign wheat, barley oats potatoes peas rye and other items. cattle hogs beef mutton pork lard with varied prices and ranges.
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