Battle Tale From Mainz Camp Letter to Mr Bigland
A camp letter from June 21, 1743 describes a battle near Mainz with detailed conduct of the French and British forces. It notes marching from Brussels to Frankfurt to Aschaffenburg, a night march, heavy cannonade, and intense close combat. It mentions casualties among officers Miller Bristow Emnto and others, capturing prisoners, and the English Guards holding firm under fire. The author, a cornet, recalls narrow escapes and the grim field under rain, praising Providence and the bravery of officers and troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory
Bigland
Fetter-Lane
Fung
Brussels
Francfort
Afchaffenburgh
Duke of Cumberland
Baxtle
Markmed
Themelves
Thei Shain
Bates
Gettlemen
Ghent
Miller
Mr. Bristow
Mr. Emnto
Hebden
Austen
Pallafado
News from Flanders and Europe Amid War News
Reports describe naval actions before Geneva and Cadiz, English and Swedish movements, and French plans near Rome. Details include troop numbers from French commander Magental Noailles, losses in British, Austrian, and Hanoverian forces, and a wounded Chevalier de Fenelon captured after a bold defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates Matthews
Geneva
Surin
Gadiz
Rome
Chevalier de St George
Stockbohn
Fune
Westerday Ceme
Iit
Banas
Charles
Lorrain
Enouma
Darm
Tha Plase
Sergenstadt
Paohad
Brog
Hague
Chevalier de Fenelon
Baiue
Bravery of a 16th Year Mousquetaire in English Camp
Letters from the English Camp praise a young Mousquetaire in his sixteenth year for bravery, though he is held back by injuries. The report notes that his wound is more dangerous, adding to the peril faced during the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mousquetaire
Huis
Port News: Ships Arrive and Depart From various Ports
The Priscilla Tiffin bound for Carolina and Edward Clark for Leghorn sailed yesterday afternoon. The Success Dunn bound for Dublin remains with the Men of War. The Matilda Wad bound for Gibraltar and the Ruxley Bashley for Turkey stay. The Union arrives at Bristol from Hambourg. Other vessels include the Anna Maria Badger from Dantzik and the Merry Jacks Granger from Narva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Priscilla
Tiffin
Carolina
Edward
Clark
Leghorg
Dean
Dublin
Wyne
Grovesend
Fayx
Arriv
Anna Maria
Badger
Dantzick
Merry Jacks
Granger
Narva
Uffro
Maria
Rose
Amsterdam
Golden Apple
Hutchenson
Riga
Dea
Leghorn
Success
Dunn
Matilda
Wad
Gibraltar
Ruxley
Bashley
Turky
Wind S. S. E
Union
Bristol
Hambourg
Devastating Poverty in Devonshire Town Reports Loss in Trade
From South Melton Devonshire新闻 worded accounts claim that trade decay caused twenty deaths in a year due to poverty. It notes a draft to recruit Germans with Dragoons and mentions notable deaths and appointments in London society. Also records robberies, arrests, and a fatal cart accident with other local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Devonshire
Seo Serges
Dragoons
Germany
St. James’s Square
Spencer Compton
Earl of
Wilmington
Wiscount Pevensey
Senate
Camden
Hester
Thomas Lord Warren
Pie
Batchelor
Earl of Northampton
Friday
Little Chelsea
Cavendi
Godolphin
Dalzell
Mr. Allston
Rowland Alton
Fir Regiment of Foot
Guards
Gordon
Harry Beauclerck
White
Tooley
Peckham
Southwark
Justice Copeland
Elizabeth (Arai
Alathea Ward
Christopher Glynn
William Hammond
Robert Grice
John Ward
Catgeneh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flanders
Nice
Port News
London
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