Privateer captures and naval reports from the Leeward Islands
The correspondence from Rear-Admiral Harvey and others details captures of privateers La Jalouse and another vessel near Antigua and Martinique. It reports on the Seagull, the Beresford brig, and actions against French privateers with shipments to Antigua and Guadaloupe, plus treasury concerns in France.
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Admiralty Office
Hangary
Mandy
Evan Nezzan
Prine
Wala
Fore
Royal Bay
Martinique
Admiralty
Reynolds
Zepny
Bominica
Guadaloupe
C. Henry Harvey
Admiralty-Oppich
Xeres
Haavay
Leeward' Hlanday
Evan Nerean
la Jalouse
Antigua
Hear Waay
Evan Newcaw
Juty-ag
Ballycotton
Pulling
Beresford
Waterford
L'Acheton
Morlaix
Kingsmill
British Admlty Reports Dutch Fleet Evacuation and Lisle Talks
This morning advice from the Texel notes evacuation of the Dutch fleet and Admiral Duncan weighing as troops failed Sunday. Paris Journal and L Eclair discuss Lisle negotiations amid Allied plenipotentiaries awaiting governments’ replies. speculation suggests peace signals and possible immediate move to Adina with Emperor. Royal credit and market chatter reflect optimism despite unsettled terms.
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Lokdodt
Aithn Bay
Lidner
Admiralty
Texel
Llopdl’s
Yariouth
Duncan
Bruffals
Tfrnft
Nwrentberg
Stock Exchange
Lisle Ss
Comguile Repoir
Spain
Holland
Orly
Paris
Dy Aittle
L’eclsir
Lisle
Feme Aggielligas
Ieete
Italy
Milan
Adina
France
Conte
Buonaparte
Onaparte
Clarke
Moreau
Hodlie
Pately
Ted Ag
Kal
Perket
Ginedta
Penguil
Ytan
Ea Fai
Sardini
Mar Aulfbon
Eure
Liege
Paris Papers Reveal Siege Tactics Near Cadiz
From The Paris Papers dated July 17 and 30, reports describe three nights of bombs on a town, with French forces and Hilfe vessels aiding. Cadiz magazines under walls shelter inhabitants as Spanish and English actions unfold, including rewards offered for English ships and preparations of batteries and fusilades, amid a looming fleet engagement and a blockade.
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Hilfe Vetsels
Saville
Carthaggun
Cadiz
Maffaredd
Eyghie
Setire
Nelson
Fragmented Historical Letter Excerpt on Liberty and Revolt
Fragmentary OCR from a historical paper discusses emigration, republics, and loyalty to liberty. It references French and Italian figures, oaths, and defenders of country while noting conspiracies and the release of prisoners. The text blends remarks on Paris, Vienna, and Dover with scattered names and events.
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Sirah
Bisnis
Jon
Bibione Poin
Wits
Ana Dings
Italy
Todd
Paris
Thas
Vis
Dover
Arles Maubourg
Letter From Lifton Reflects Fear Of Spanish Threats
A July 10 letter discusses relief at news from a theater of war and the calm sentiment amid antipathy toward Spain. It notes prior bombardment attempts and English warships near the harbor, with Lord St Vincent considering fireships if supplied, fearing a potential destruction of the Spanish fleet.
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Lifton
Ube
St.‘Vincent
Cape St. Vincent
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London Gazette
Leiter
Kewosmid
Cork
Cork Harbour
éthip-Dorie
Privatyer
Nant
Falmouth
Vice Admiray
Banehaen, Sua Aliot
FittCey Freight Militarlyy
Beh
Pesien
Patieling
Trea- Turyy
National Treasury
Msqsure
Golare
Pacto Tay
Baler Union allUie Tages
Indivadee
Owen
Uae
Acai Spas
Mais
Paris Papers
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