Dispatch on Napoleonic Front Moves and Attacks Near Sarre
Dispatch dated Vera Oct 1 1813 reports General Paris division shifting from Ole Ron to St Jean de Pied de Pert and an attack on Sarre redoubts on Oct 12 with Andalusian forces repelling the assault. Mentions Mariscal Don Pedro Giron praise for conduct of his troops and Colonel Hore’s Regiment of Ordenes. Notes enemy reinforcements and no reports from Cadiz since prior letter.
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WAR Department
Sarre
Andalusia
Picquet
Ita
Mariscal de Campo
Pedro Giron
la Rhune
P. Giron
Saul
Ordenes
Hore
Catgicnia
Admiralty Letter Details Capture of French Frigate Andromede
The letter from Admiral Lord Keith to John Croker reports the capture of the 44 gun French frigate Andromede by a British squadron off Canada Bay in October 1815. It notes heavy damage, the loss of several crew, and wounds to First Lieutenant Dickinson, with additional mention of a prior engagement involving the Weser and the ship Rippon Scylla Royalist.
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Admiralty Ofice
Lord Keith
John Williamt Croker
Sultan
Cansad Bay
Goth
Sra
Tobin
Andromache
la Trre
Weser
Rippon
Scylla
Tahin
Dickinson
Kerth
Antrasiache
Qex
Ssilly
Ee Cistumes
Andromede
Toarteva Feagues
Owenty
Jacob” van Mazen
Thomas Dickinson
Tavis
Lore Keith
Tuarave
War consequences and foreign misrule roil Europe in reports
From Copenhagen and Vienna to Rothemberg dispatches describe war aims and clergy orders in Denmark, suffering and stagnation in Austria, and a Prussian assault on a fort near Bremen. Authorities blame foreign intrigue, broken subsidies, and debt as revenue strains mount amid ongoing hostilities.
Downie Praises Spanish Troops in Andalusia Action
Brigadier-General Sir John Downie reports to the Spanish General of Division on the left flank assault near Saguisa Camp. He commends Major Guierez and several officers, notes discipline of the Seville regiment, and thanks Lord Wellington for recognizing Andalusian troops’ conduct.
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Gaza
England
Hin
John Doomie
Lord Wellington
Army of
Andalusia
Giron
J. Downie
Saguisa
Regiment of
Seville
Ta Run
Moenacet
Pheeohann
Cragey
Mack
Pith
Guiierez
Diz Reriment
Liestunans
Grenadiers
Don Miguel
Don Duoingo de Alsuga
Don Pedro Montes
Escuria
Pravia
Cabura
Alsage
Sevills
Burille
Robert Steele
Doyle
Joan Downie
Don J. Peruiz
Secret societies aim at overthrowing current social order
An October 20 Frankfort report notes rising German secret societies with aims beyond resisting France. The pieces claim they seek replacing the existing order with a system of equal sovereignty, echoing Jacobin rhetoric as their true motive.
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Frankfort
Crermany
France
Essex Capt Porter Returns with Prizes After Long Absence
Kingston Jamaica reports the US frigate Essex under Captain Porter, missing for long, anchored at Lina April 6 with two South Sea prizes. She cruised off Callao and captured multiple British ships including Georgiana Pitts Policy Bownan Montezuma. Prize crews operated 16 gun vessel Rose Munro Hector and more, sending crews as cartels toward England. The Spanish Governor of Yakile refused sanction to dispose prizes, and crews from Hector Rose Catherine were placed on the Itasé for a voyage to Lima but could not sail.
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United States
Essex
Porter
Lina
Callapagos Islands
Georgiana
Pitts
Policy
Bownan
Montezuma
Baxter
Atlantic
Wyer
Greenwich
Shatenworth
Downs
Rose
Munro
Hector
Richards
Cathrine
Tolger
Torres
Yakile
Catherine
England
Lima
Insurgent Actions Reported Across Caribbean and Pacific Regions
The Essex and other vessels engaged with insurgents as American agents operate from St Jinzo. Chilians at Waldavi Conception Valparaiso and Kokinba declare independence and open ports. Jolly Tar captured from Jamaica to Carthagena and recaptured by Defender of the Consul. Insurgent forces seize Guayre with property valued at 200000 dollars. Spaniards’ army dispersed with cannons muskets and ammunition seized.
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Cion
Essex
Waldavi
Conception
Valperais
Kokinba
St. Jinzo
Jolly
Jamaica
Carthagena
Havanna
Ferdinand VII
Francisco Lopez
Venezuela
Guayre
Westminster Adjourned Sessions The Cabinet Case
The Westminster adjourned sessions heard the appeal against Mr. Cundy under the 16 Geo II act for acting or performing in The Cabinet opera. Mr. Mainwaring delivered a lengthy opinion, upholding the conviction but noting jurisdiction limits of Justices. The court affirmed the conviction, with several performers present and Mr. Alley planning to appeal to the Court of King’s Bench.
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Turspar
Pansthleo
Cundy
Mainwaring
Lavine
Candz
Neeve
Westminster
Middlesex
Benn
King's Bench
Court of King’s Bench
Address to the Regent 1815 on Protestant unity and danger
A political harangue warning Parliament against Papal influence and foreign jurisdiction. The speaker urges unity under Protestant doctrine, condemns Roman Catholicism, and invokes William the Conqueror as a symbol of national independence. He attacks liberal toleration and calls for unwavering support of the Crown and religion.
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Nowe
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Denmark
Sweden
Vienna
Soverziza
Rothemburg
Bremen
Allied Army
Haarburg
Kingston
Ava
Charles Abbott
Sleaker
THE
Toctise OF Commons
Senate
Commons
Cnd
SVC
Suscechas
Friends of Religious Liberty
Barkan
Recklus
William the Titian
Brunswick Dutaty
Delray
Wau
Coke
Britain
Emanci
William
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