Siege News From Ciudad Rodrigo and Catalonia Dispatches
A Dublin Journal summary reports Lord Wellington overseeing operations at Ciudad Rodrigo with a second parallel siege line and defenses tightened. Dispatches hint at a risky gate and possible engagement, while Colonel Gates' report from Vich on December 9 details Catalonia service.
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Wibisalang
Gallegas
Toth
Directa
Ciudad Rodrigo
Hay
Con Pir
Gates
Catalonia
Vich
Siege Action Report from 7th Reyal Fuzileers 1812
An extract from a letter dated January 12 1812 from an Ashigr of the 7th Reyal Fuzileers under Lord Wellington. It describes siege operations at Ciudad Rodiggor with preparation, gabions, and a daylight assault. The writer notes heavy cannon fire, a six and twenty hour advance picket duty within 400 yards of the walls, and no killed or wounded among privates though two were wounded and one officer ill.
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Ashigr
Lord Wellington
Castlejos
Ciudad Rodiggor
Uscal
Jonas
Lejcthefeld
Maus-Juerra
Picquet
Varifa
Svartick
Ziva
Tus
Parita
Victor
Diam
Coloniel Gough
Dtheers
Gough
87Th
Chert
Vietor
Duke of
Price
Mortier
Leval
Alogs Bench Freeman's Journal Court Case Hears Argument
In a Tuesday session before the Court of King's Bench Mr Burrowes argued for Philip W Harvey owner of the Fifteenth Manual to show why the rule for an attachment should not be absolute. He spoke at length joined by Mr Goold. The Attorney General replied as judges reserved their opinions on the matter.
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Burrowes
Philip W. Harveyy
Eve
Father O'Blarsey
Mandragora
Venus
Ireland
Slemer
Wm Relive
Rome
Pulpt
Tsay
Polpit Daum
England
John
Holy See
James
Oxford
Cambridge
Ilwich
Phat
Nantz
Lewis XIV
la Bridget
Pather O’blarney
Court Rules on Contempt in Case Involving Washington Greville
On behalf of Washington Greville the firm argued a contempt matter concerning the predecessor of the Areuins flernidy. The court granted a rule finding possible bias by Crowe Lawyers and addressed publication as contemptible.
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Finlay Gren Rose
Washington Greville
Areuins
Court Deliberates On Service Motion In Crown Proceeding
The court reviewed an affidavit filed by Keanins for the Crown seeking personal service on Mr. Robert Comselly at his residence. The affidavit described attempts to serve the notice at Mr. Connolly’s house but the respondent refused, and the court found the document insufficient to grant leave to proceed.
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Keanins
Crown
Rovert
Connolly
Apostate Petition Supposedly Rejected by Loyal Society
In Dublin the Aldermen of Skinner's Alley threaten expulsion from the Loyal Society for any member who signs the petition for paper domination. The group vows to erase the signer’s name, denouncing apostasy from Protestant duties.
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Tobie Prister
Dublin Journal
MG Aleens
Bac
Skinner’s Alley
Dublin
Dreaming Catholic Conspiracy and Irish Emancipation Resolutions
A fragment from a Dublin Journal letter blends a Mandragora dream with Catholic emancipation debate. The author parodies parliamentary petitions, urges three resolutions, and detours into a satirical Catholic hymn to reform.
Stifforgan Institution Plans Bread Aid for Distressed Housekeepers
The Stifforgan Institution intends to supply fifty of the poorest local housekeepers with bread and herrings for the next four months due to rising provisions. The plan aims to set a model for neighboring parishes to follow at the next meeting period.
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Parihes
Rev Mr Reade Receives Ten Pound Donation For Distressed Poor
The Rev Mr Reade acknowledges receipt of ten pounds from Henry Dailey for aiding the distressed poor of Sublargan. The note reflects on his past stage fame under the borrowed name Wolk and his later residence in Petersburg where his talents drew patronage and protection. His death is marked by public regret among friends.
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Reade
Henry Dailey
Tn Flest-atreet
Suage
Sen
Wolk
Vrinker
Lace Feppimngton
Charles Surlace
Feaamry
Will
Petersburg
Tate Ings
Russia
Auberspierte
Ater
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Pendragon
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Larifa
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