Naval Dispatch of 1783 Letter on Engagement with French Squadron
An official report narrates the August 1783 naval engagement off Trincomalee and Negapatnam. It details HMS Monmouth Superb Worcester Eagle and other ships fighting Suffren’s French squadron, noting heavy damage, many killed and wounded, and ongoing repairs. The captain commends officers and men, cites loss of Captain Mariellan and others, and explains decisions to retire and anchor for repairs, with reinforcements and supply movements described. The narrative also covers transfers, captures, and strategic maneuvers along the Tamil coast including Trincomale, Negapatnam, and Ceylon roads.
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Fragments from a Loss Ledger of Naval Engagements 1782
A partial transcription recounts casualties and ship movements from the 1782 naval action near Trincomalee and Madras Road. It lists killed and wounded seamen and officers across multiple ships including the Superb Monarch Burford and Sceptre, with notes on ships refitting, sinking, and movements toward Bombay and Bengal.
Parliamentary Intelligence Chronicle of April Lords Reading
A transcript from the House of Lords on Monday April 14 discusses the second reading of a bill regarding appellate jurisdiction exercised by the Lords of Peerage and other courts. Lord Abingdon delivers a lengthy speech, praising certain language while warning that the petitioning bill may not suffice to quiet fears and ensure a proper balance of power.
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