Spanish purchase of ships and allied moves reported
Paris journals carry Madrid reports that Spain bought five ships of the line three frigates from Russia with exchange terms details unclear. They and a Cadiz ship of the line and frigate to guard commerce amid privateer threats. Also noted are Spanish battalions marching toward Estremadura and Leon near Ciudad Rodrigo, Portuguese frontier reinforcements, and a planned Allied Sovereigns assembly at Spa next August.
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Paris
Madrid
Spain
Russia
Cadizz
Cadiz
Estremadura
Kingdom of Leon
Ciudad Rodrigo
Inis
Duchess de Berry
Lord Byron
Inne
Mira
Venice
Nuremberg
Prussia
Hesse-Rothenbourg
Principality of Corvey
Kazin-Eltenbogen
Spa
Faris Papers Report on Royal Appointments and Travels
Several German papers deny the Prince Royal of Prussia will be named Governor of Rhine provinces. Duke d Angoulême left Raven on the 23rd after touring manufactories, showing munificence. Talma rumored dead en route to Bordeaux, likely unfounded. The King’s ordinances target marine ship reactions amid France’s peace and finances. Print of Grange to Hague for States General opening. royal absence brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pares
Prince Royal
Prussia
the Rhine
Bordeaux
EatasSses
O&r
Grange
Hague
Rumors of uprisings and European peace efforts amid empire news
The paper reports uncertain sources about Scripta and Meerkaan allying in a potential war, notes Pindarees must be stopped, and cites insurrection updates from South America. It covers France reducing marine corps due to peace and finances, Russia pursuing peace over territorial gain, and imperial ukase promoting colonization. Also mentions Dutch mail, Jacobin exile, and Plymouth Harbour aid to ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maunatta
Scripta
Meer- Khan
Berar Rasan
Horkan
Meerkaan
Holkar Ans
Mlaig O
South America
Island
Margarita
Morillo
Paris
France
Marine Corps
Pacific
Europe
Augsburg
Czerny Geonae
Russia
Czerny
Czerny George
Ukase
Netherlands
The
Hague
Plymouth
Admiralty
Portsmouth
Cyrus
Carrol
Billy
Prince of Males
Harneut
London
Hudson’s Bay
Cashron Island
Prince of Wales
Liverpool
Princess Charlotte in Garden Outing and Health Report
The Princess Charlotte rode in her garden chair to the farm-yard at Cruanemont to inspect renovations, with Prince Leopold and attendants. Messengers from the Duchess of York inquired after her health as services were held at noon. The Gazette notes debt redemptions and royal visit preparations in Bath, Bathwick, and Portsmouth.
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Prince Leopold
Suort
Sort
Janemont
Charlotte
Great Britain
Geo. III. c
Bath Journal
Bathwick
Lady Rofus
Thomas Stayrone Warened
Sumatra
Hapfles
Bencoolen
Melancholy Loss of the William and Mary Packet
A distressing shipwreck near Cardiff on Thursday night claims many lives. The William and Mary packet, Captain Mawtey, sailed from this port to Waterford at eight and wrecked near Wolves Rock with about sixty aboard. only around sixteen saved. Names, homes, and further details ripple through Bristol and Bath accounts, with conflicting reports and a later official customs letter confirming the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Bristol Journal
Wittiam and Mary Packet
William and Mary Packet
Mawtey
Waterford
Wolves Rock
Flolmes
Pennarth
Southampton
Ireland
Iyelyhead
Reeves's Hotel
Nicholay
Park-street
Mr. S
Briscoe
Snow
Clif
Taylor
Quin
Packet
Shortis
Captain Manly
Mr. Shortis
Bristol
Act
Customs
Royal visit to Weymouth theatre by Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a Weymouth theatre with General Garth and several officers. The King’s box was richly decorated in crimson satin with gold fringe as the royal party entered to God Save the King. Messrs Young and Benyert led the singing while the audience joined in a heartfelt chorus, moving the Queen to emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Garth
Howard Douglas
Dalton
Curzon
Archibald Murray
J. ‘Thynne
God Save the King
Messia
Young
Benyert
Windsor
Duke of Stssex
London
Eviza
Beth
Frogmore
Puisce Regnt
Magesty
Castle
Count Munster
Carlton House
Prince Esternazy
Chandos-house
Castlereagh
North Crag
Kent
Duke of Argyle
Brussels
Vick-Chancellor
Lincoln’s Inn
Drury-Lange
Maywoop
Logo
Kean
Maywoopa
Desdemona
Belgrade
Ledeersssscienee Burley
Gee
Sayta
Savte Sas
Batto
Smithfield
Moon
Circular No 373 War Office 1887 Half-pay affidavit form issued
The War Office circular announces a new affidavit form for half-pay officers to use after 24 December. It notes implications for those who joined South American insurgents and records a request from Rear-Admiral Douetas that Kingston merchants with Spanish claims may travel to Carthagena to substantiate their cases, with timing details to be arranged.
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War Office
Tom
Palmerston
Douetas
Carthagena
Salisbury
Port Ro
Kingston
JE. Douglas
Naval intelligence update from Guernsey dated Oct 22 1817
Extract of a letter reports sightings in Channel waters including an alleged Algerine cruiser and multiple captures or sightings of vessels off St Malo and nearby ports. Other items note ships sailing to Liverpool and Jamaica, a Dutch vessel wreck, arrivals from Saint Helena and Jamaica, and royal family engagements at Windsor with Jubilee festivities.
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Lloyd's
Guernsey
Emanuel Nils
H. AY Wall
Royal Court
Hercules
Langdon
Liverpool
Miramichi
Packie
Antwerp
Falmouts
Montague
Jamaica
Duke of Wellington
Kerr
Bahia
Minerva
Whearly
St. John’s
Hero
Jewell
Malaga
Sts Mary
Burson
Plutus
Lamb
Berbice
Naroya
Scott
Quebec
London
Duncan
Tobago
Prysourn
Lord Collingwood
Coates
Madras
Cape
Sophia
Douglas
Fayal
Prince of Wales
Anwell
Hudson's Bay
Orestes
Picksley
Sappho
Churchill
Crescent
Bruce
Hall
Bombay
Gutte Christine
Drewes
Oporto
le Jeane Etienne
Naritea
Rochelle
Portsmouth
Otr
His Majesty
Spey
St. Helena
Podargus
Griffon
Leveret
Racoon
Conqueror
Wellington
Lyons
Ceylon
Miztrary Haven
Eliza Henney
Mircinichi
Biadre
Victoria
Greenock
Sewfoundland
Penrose
Waterford
Newfoundland
Endeavour
Parry
Limerick
Admiralty
Plymouth
Bock-yard
Pembroke
Heart of Oak
Jones
Newport
Bristol
Engish Channel
Prevoyante
Dantzic
Voyager
Dunbar
Havannah
Lorenzo
New York
Spectator
Demarara
Progress
Ilonduras
Viscount
Exmouth
Leghorn
Uigeniilage
Batavia
New South Wales
Daxtamovur
Haelic Thompson
Bengal
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Faris
Derby
Calcutta
Syra
Charles Grant
General Harris
Lowther Castle
Vansittart
Weymouth
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