Promotions and Exchanges in the Army Ranks
A long list outlines promotions, exchanges, and appointments across multiple regiments including the 36th Foot Royal Scots Rifle Brigade and East India Company services. Notable moves include officers moving to lieutenancies and adjutancies by purchase or without purchase, staff appointments, and retirements on half pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasig
Wight
Bavytconce Maitland
Pawi
John Godwin
Napper
Lewis Bowen
36Th Foot
Farnany
Balfepay
Sint Foot
Hamilton
Boh Din
John Nuon
Pbon
Dugald Gilchrist
Purchse
Taylor
69Th Foot
Rifle Brigade
J. P. Bos'iau
Purchase
Gamme
144Th Foot
J. L. Black
Royal Scots
Rummond
Sun
F. Dayrell
J. M'Pherson
7Th
West India Regiment
Brenman
5Th Ditto
G. Poskey
Irvine
Collins
Bourbon Regiment
T. Quin
Gunn
2D Ceylon Regiment
W. Boyton
Wilson
C. Buston
Giesler
C. Barbier
65Th Foot
Enign
J Fullam
Batalion
Knign
G. Lawrence
3D Provisional Battalion of Militia
2D West India Regiment
M.pherson
Ath West India Regiment
Cieuteant
Crowe
7Th West India Regiment
Watteville
C. Tacharner
H. Schimmerkorel
de Meuron
Bautry
de Roli
Meyer
Regiment of Dragoon Guards
Cornet
G. H. Arnold
86Th Regiment of Foot
James Birkett
Iyntanr
J. J. Pounders
American Captain in Calcutta Reports Wellington of the East
An American captain in Calcutta writes of General Ochterlony’s campaign against the Nepalese, calls him the Wellington of the East, and notes Lascars burning ships. Dispatches from Vera Cruz and Mexico discuss US views on Spanish American independence, naval actions near Guayaquil, and British squadrons offering services against independents. An Inquisition edict in Mexico targets publications tied to the Cortes era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
London
Pario
Ochterlony
Boston
Wellington
Java
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Guayaquil
Guayaquil of the 18Th of February, They Mention That Admiral Brown
Buenos Ayres
Lima
Pana
High Court of Justice
Callas
Bruna
United States
Spanish America
Punta de Piedra
Caymain
General Bolivar
Bermuda
Europe
Spain
Ferdinand VII
Spit
Indies
Mexican coinage and unrest amid revolution reported
The article notes rapid Mexican interior revolution aided by the United States, detailing 1815 coinage with gold and silver outputs and rising copper. It describes severe shortages, clothing inhabitants in skins, halted agriculture, and guerrilla pressure. Lord Exmouth’s squadron was near Falmouth. Royal Charlotte’s recovery and musical gatherings at Camelford House are mentioned along with royal movements and royal visit schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Spanish America
England
Interior
Lord Exmouth
Falmouth
Chariotte
Charlotte
Duke of Cambridge
Camelford House
Madame Fodor
Mr. Naldi
Prince Regent
Cartton-house
Bagshot
Duke
Duchess of Gloucester
Duke of York
Town
Windsor
Transport Board notice shocks London amid naval supply worries
A July 1806 Transport Board notice calls for tenders to convey 200 tons of Ordnance Stores to Canada, triggering alarm over replacements for fortifications and ships. Reports note Lord Exmouth’s arrival in Plymouth, a grand fleet departure, and expected Dutch and Neapolitan aid alongside five sail of the line and heavy ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Transport Board
Transport Office
Canada
Quebec
Duke of Wellington
France
Corporation of
Bath
Cheltenham
England
Plymouth
Lord Exmouth
Queen Charlotte
Portsmouth
T Duckworth
Apearadt
N. W
Sir C. Penrose
Mediterranean
Euphrates
Preston
Lster
Forrest
Tagus
D. Dundas
Erne
R. Spencer
Myrmidon
Gambier
Satellite
James Murray
Wasp
Wolridge
Uniter
Capellen
Exiled monarchs and military movements reported abroad
The piece notes a naval sortie with four bombs and six sail rendezvousing at Gibraltar, Major Gossett and Captain Reid commanding sappers aboard the Queen Charlotte and Minden, plus reports of the ex King of Holland living retired at Lucca with Empress Maria Louisa expected nearby. It discusses economic distress from buckle and button makers, silver currency excess, and small-change shortages shaping commerce. The Regent and nobles return to London, court martial proceedings, and a Carlsbad sovereigns congress are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Gossett
Reid
Queen Charlotte
Minden
Lezhorn
Holland
Lucca
Maria Louisa
Birmingham
London
Lichield i
Duke of York
Duke of Cambridge
Bagshot
Mecklenbourg Schwerin
Kean
Waverhampton Chronicle
Stourbridge
Marquis of
Anglesea
Prince Regent
Duke of Dorset
Robert Wilson
Mr. Bruce
Dover
Wilson
Congress of Sovereigns
Carlebad
Treaty Peace Ratified and Trade Tensions Mentioned
London reports a March ratification of a peace treaty with Nippon via Rear Admiral Sir G Cockburn from St Helena. The notice of 5200 tons of Ordnance Stores to Canada aims to supply ships and forts. Meanwhile Dutch and Swiss distress rise from floods, trade obstacles, and burnings in Ghent amid August fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India House
G Cockburn
St. Helena
Transport Office
Canada
Flanders
Ghent
Bonaparte
Switzerland
Diet
Holland
Annheim
Guelderland
Umford
Market Report and Royal Visit Amid August Trade Notes
The entry records a heavy market morning with buyers active at Smithfield. Prices show beef, mutton, pork, and lamb ranges, noting barbara and attic markets, plus a mention of a royal visit by the Prince Regent to Lady Macartney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Regent
Macartney
Smithfield
Price listings for Irish and English stocks and bonds
Exchange yesterday in Dublin and London shows Irish government and canal loan securities at varied percent yields. English stock prices include Avocur 4 per cent, Cons 5 per cent, Omnium money and payment notes, alongside other bank stock and government debt instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
London
Avanst
Royal Canal Loan
Govt. Bec
Treas
Grand Canal E.oan
Grand Canal
Debates and market mood from London papers of the day
London and continental papers report declines in Consols and money markets, with talk of 5200 tons of Ordnance Stores for Canada and a rumoured shift in fiscal policy. Exchequer Bills and India Bonds rose with the stock fall, while Swiss and German concerns accuse France of trade barriers. A London Tavern meeting seeks charity funds for distressed workers, amid cautious commentary on the motives and outcomes of such relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transport Office
Canada
United States
Powera
Marquis of Wellesley
India
Switzerland
Dutien
Lausane
Atateski
Narateon
London
Royal
Duke of York
Duke of Kent
Cocuxs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dublin Pjournal
Brussels
Germany
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