Siege plans and troop movements near Walcheren
Reports describe British forces under Sir John Hope and Gen. the Marquis of Huntley moving from North Beveland to reinforce the army on South Beveland with about 30,000 men including a marine brigade. Sir R Strachan prepares on East Scheldt as headquarters shift to South Beveland, while weather and supply strains affect siege operations and subsistence for troops.
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Walchesth
John Hope
Beveland
Buthz
Atte
Antwerp
Marquis of Huntley
Bir
J. Hope
Sir R. Strachan
East Scheldt
Sir Eyre
Quater
Preigbne
Conance
Kuole
Tle
Rivay
Mali
Advaniea
Prudapdot
Takety Soeys
Abontsi
Ou-Dr
Apie Schuyts
Walcheren
Natinj Teanang
Ambiguous August Battles Report From British Isles
Fragmentary text describes troop landings and military actions around an August date. Mentions Britannic Majesty, officers, and a surrender with scattered phrases about ships, troops, and fortifications. Difficult to confirm exact locations, dates, or participants from the OCR noise.
Proclamation on Seizing Deserters Allied to French Forces
His Excellency Lord Chivham commander in chief orders that deserters belonging to the French, whether armed or unarmed, be seized and delivered to the nearest English detachment. No one is to harbor or shield them or risk punishment under Martial Law. Mideburg August 8.
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Chivham
É&V
Proclamation Orders French Persons to Report to Middelburg Garrison
Proclamation by order of Henry my Lord Chatham directs all French individuals in the service of the French Government to repair to the Middelburg Commandant within three days to receive further commands. Noncompliance may result in being held as prisoners of war. Dated Middleburg August 4, 1809.
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Henry
Lord Chatham
Middburgh
Middleburgh
Dutch Loyalists Debate Monarchist Duty and War Readiness
The piece surveys Holland's public mood on arming burghers and conscription amid fears of English invasion. It calls for defending independence with strong state forces, lauds the monarchy, and notes shifts in Dutch political stance since recent upheaval.
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Ambtendam
England
Europe
Dirs
Naty
Tidt
Hobs
Orange
le Olntry
Oraftiggs
Stijl
Rjcriguei
Wool market on the South Downs and Ross Fair prices
Wool prices rise with fine Spanish and mixed breeds selling at high rates. South Down flocks fetch upwards of high shillings per pound while Ross Fair in Reeland shows Spanish wool at 4s, as common Ryland at 5 7d. Mr Price of Foxby sold two thirds Spanish at 59 d per lh. Many growers sent stock to London auctions on the 17th for pure Spanish sheep. Majestys Spanish sheep 1908 sale yields various prices. 4000 sheep from Spain, 1400 arrived in good condition.
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Ile
South Downs
Price
Foxby
Phact- Savill
Downes
Wiltshire
Spain
Warwick Assizes Child Murder Trial of Famor Bate
At Warwick Assizes Famor Bate, a 28 year old woman, faced charges of murdering a female infant found in a yard near Sutton Coldfield. The court heard conflicting evidence about a cap and fabric matching the infant’s clothing. The jury returned not guilty of murder but ruled she had not delivered a child at the time.
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Warwick
F.tanor
Bath
Famor Bate
Hgt
Manightony
Rebecca
Walton Ing
Ima Pool Abdurlao
Wakeman
Mercer
L. Buane
Proclamation on Murder Reward Issued by Lord Lieutenant
A proclamation from the Lord Lieutenant and Council of Three Trees announces a reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of those involved in the murder of James Hearp, a Waterford tailor. The notice offers 40 pounds per person identified and urges citizens to assist authorities within six days. The proclamation names the date and place of publication as July in the council chamber.
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Richmond
James Hearp
Waterford
Janey
Murdéy
His Majesty
Tay
Drogheds
Erne
Sturin
S. Hunilran
Er Langhine
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