Campaign updates from Spain and Portugal in 1813
Reports describe operations around Badajoz and Merida with brigades under Beresford and Picton, a siege parallel near the Picuring gate, and a representative enemy sortie at La Trinidad. British and allied movements reached Valverde, Santa Martha, and Merida while Drouet retreated to maintain contact with Dariean’s division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geatiers
Marshal Soul
Calla
Badajon
Badajos
Hamilton
William Beresford
Picton
la Trinidad
Bowes
Cuthbert
Colone
Fletcher
Badajoz
Thomas Graham
Guadiana
Slade
le Marchant
Valverde
Santa Martha
Julerena
Rowland Hill
Long
Albuquerque
Merida
Villa Francas
Almendralejo
Rowland Hill Sook
Hussars
Ciudad Rodrigo
Bejar
Talavera
Puerto del Pico
Royal appointments and violent attack reported in 1812 dispatch
In Whitehall on April 4 1812 the Prince Regent appoints several peers as Commissioners for the Management of the two fairs in Lodia and is invested with the Order of the Garter at a levee. Later near Carrick Waterford Caravats attacked a farmhouse killing a three year old and wounding a pregnant mother amid a siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Prince Regent
Robert Earl of
Buckinghangshire
Robert Banks Earl of
Liverpool
Robert Stewart
Viscount
Castlereagh
Richard Ryder
Spencer Perceval
George Percy
Lord Lovainie
John Baron Teignmouth
Thomas Wallace
William Lowther
Viscount Lowther
John Sullivan
Lodia
Order of the Garter
John Hope
Mothill
Carrick
County Waterford
Caravats
Long Sur
Burial Honors for Carrera Amid Desolation in Murcia
The article notes unrest and robberies in the city as authorities praise Carrera for defending Murcia. It recalls Camillus and Rome, praising Carrera's courage during a harsh siege and predicting future gratitude when Murcia regains prosperity.
Armistice conditions and shipwreck rescue report
The article lists armistice terms between Russian and Turkish forces, including a 45 day period with no hostilities, mutual postings, and a commission to arrange preliminaries. It also recounts a coastal rescue as a ship ran aground near Crone, involving M. Proux and local officials aiding English ship Conquestador and receiving thanks from Lord William Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panis
Crone
Mancus
Proux
M. Proux
M. le Roux
Broade
Turballe
M. Prouxt
la Sentinelle
Crozie
Hedie
William Stuart
Cape Ig
Cohquemador
M. Prouz
Crosse
Wiltid Stuart
Petition to the Prince Regent on London Common Hall
The Sheriffs visit the Prince Regent about receiving the Common Hall Petition. He replies he will consult the Secretary of State and the Petition will be received like others in town. A second Common Hall is set for Tuesday to report the Prince's answer and pressure grows over petitioning rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
GtPan
Livery of London
Lavee
Ryder
Sheriffs
Empire
Yorkshire
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M. Presider
Baron Buquet
Gens d'Armes
Spain
Igh
Murcia
Valencia
Montbrun
Ali¢ant
Jamilla
Hellin
Villacampa
Alcantarilla
Alhama
Andalusian
Kingdom of
Granada
Soult
Episcopal Palace
Castile
Ieee
Ethos Carrera
Yanquillicy
Carrera
Camiflus
Rome
Fortuge
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