War Department dispatch from Wellington to Bathurst 1814
Despatch dated St Jean de Luz reports after the Nive crossing the army under Mina and Paris in the Basque country. Troops moved through Bidarray Baygorey with local support, delaying Minis division along the Aldudes valley. Catalonia outlook unchanged.
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WAR Department
Ditchtny Street
Earl’ Bathurst
Marquis of Wellington
St Jean de Luz
Mina
Bilarray
St. Erienne de Baygorey
St. Jean Pied'de Port
Baygorey
Fredoy
Bridarray
Baypordy
Paris
Catalonia
Sc. Jean: Pied de Port
d’Harispe
Mini
Aldudes
Stetnlte
Admiralty Reports American Privateer Capture and British Raids
The Admiralty forwards reports from January 1814 summarizing naval actions in the Chesapeake and surrounding waters. Captains Brown Barrie Jackson Pedlar Mansell detail a sequence of engagements with American vessels and shore raids, noting captures, destruction of enemy barracks, and offshore boat actions with crews suffering minimal losses. The Rolla privateer and the Sire schooner are highlighted among several prize captures and attempted disruptors of British trade.
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Admiralty Office
Sir Joly Warren
John Wilton Croker
Brown
Loire
Rolla
Newpdre
Barrie
Offichr
Chesapeake
Cator
Acteon
Lynhaven Bay
Jackson
Cheveton
King’s Creeks
Pedlar
Potowmak
Mansell
South Carolina
Bourdeaux
Emperor and Army Heads North as Regency Proclaimed
Paris dispatches report His Majesty the Emperor and King leaving at seven to lead armies, with the Empress as Regent by letters patent. Crowds hail the Emperor, National Guard vows loyalty, and French cities mobilize as the army moves toward Franche Comte and Geneva.
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Pais
Paris
Emperor
Kiang
Thuilleries
Mir
Lyons
Franché Comte
Geneva
National Guard
Party
Muiss
Ambitious European Crisis Report From London Dispatches
London reports detail France’s economic collapse and rising public credit fears as Napoleon era turmoil looms. Dispatches describe military plans near Brussels, uprisings at Lisle, and weary weather delaying action while observers note heavy British and Dutch movements and embargo news from Boston and Halifax.
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France
Genoa
Switzerland
Lord Wellington
Lisle
Hague
Dantzic
Buonaparte
Vistula
Glogan
Custrin
Oder
Elbe
Hambro
Magdeburgh
Antwerp
Brussels
Leyden
Utrecht
Saandam
Boston
Halifax
M‘arthur
Reade
Gen. Garrison
Comwindore
New York
M'Clare
Lizard
Platsburgh
Boyd
Hallaou
Pheau
Leipsic
Rhine
Alfred
Cuttmont
America
Lidia
Aobericau
French Forces Rally Under Emperor Leaders in Expectant War Speech
In a martial proclamation Marshal Duke of Tarentum Macdonald and General Grundler extol French troops rallying at the front. They vow to defend sacred territory against barbarous invaders, urging resolve, fortitude, and enemy subjugation as nationale duty. Fraternal calls reference national guards and reserve troops ready for intensified action.
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Empresa
Rome
August Mather
Paris
Brussiis
Aslon
Tarentum
Namur
Licen
Duke of
Sebastism
Mons
Valenciennes
Conde
Maubourg
Gaxp
Maisson
Antwerp
Rosenthal
Lyons
Champagne Machasung
Magdeburg
Elbe
Europe
Hamauron
Prince of
Hamburgh
Bretagnes
Normandy
Picardy
France
Marshal Duke of
MacDonald
Ie “ Baron Grundler
Fis
European letters recount events before Jersey voyage
Private army notices from Marquis Wellington describe a court martial and expeditionary plans. Mentions Lisbon advisors, a voyage from Rio to England, ships sailing with convoys, and Buonaparte’s withdrawal prompting Normandy unrest and potential Vendee insurrection with up to 40,000 men.
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Wellington
Murray
Lisbon
Charlotte
Fess Gui
Spain
Rl Janiero
Receipts for Donations to Widows House and Mirth Society
The Treasurer to Seat for relief of Sick and Archbishop of Bi acknowledges £50 received from His Grace the Archbishop of Bila and £70 from Right Fon Lady ts for the Widows House fund. Governess's of the Widow's House Claris G reports £2 via Mr Ir man. Thigdale notes £3 for Stranger’s of Heyd Stefany. thanks returned.
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Mr. Rosborough
Bila
Claris
Proclamation renews ban on gunpowder saltpetre exports
By the lord lieutenant and council of Ireland a six month renewal of export prohibitions is ordered for gunpowder saltpetre and arms. Exemptions apply to the master general of the ordnance during His Majesty's service. Penalties apply under the 29th year act. Council chamber Dublin August 17 1815. DEFAULT_NAMES: Westmeath Frankfort Tara W Dewas Wm Laurin Robert Peel.
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Richmond
Ireland
Bng
His Majesty's Privy Council
Privy Council
Pan
Sncrcg
Dublin
Westmeath
Frankfort
Tara
W. Dewas
Laurin
Robert Peel
God Save the King
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