Dispatch from Wellington on French movements in Iberia
A London Gazette summary from December 31 1811 reports a Wellington dispatch noting no major enemy moves in the region since December 4. It cites Ballesteros retreat, troops moving from Grenada, Valencia accounts to November 20, and active guerrilla leaders Duran Empecinado and Esper y Mina opposing the French forces near Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semele
Valencia
Blake
Duran
Ed Empecinado
Esper Y Mina
Royal health bulletin notes King’s lingering delusions
In Windsor Castle dispatches from December report the King remains in a troubled mental state with reduced capacity and disturbed behavior. Attendees at meetings include Lords Eldon and Ellenborough and Sir William Grant, while physicians’ opinions vary and public bulletins are questioned for accuracy. A separate military dispatch outlines movements toward Seville and skirmishes near Prado del Rey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wyansork
Archbishop of
York
Earl Winchelsea
Lord Eldon
Lord Ellenborough
Wa. Gant
Privy Council
Cane Aerbury
Duke
Manuose
Lark
Aylesford
Wm. Grant
John
Windsor Castle
tAbronoa
Wiraesa
OM. Basar
Winkie
Hitwenpem
King’s last private accounts reveal life and meals unchanged
London reports detail a Cabinet Council at the Foreign Office and updates from General Bennett’s forces in northern Spain. Bennett evacuates key towns toward Santander, issues proclamations about return and looting, and conscripts food and money as he gathers his army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Ofice
Valencia News Spread From Cadiz to Malaga Fronts
Intelligence from Valencia reports French forces under General Billasteros sailing from Gibraltar with around 5900 men aiming at a strike on Malaga or Granada. Accounts describe battles around Murviedro and the retreat of French troops from Oviedo, with Catalonia reports and cautious optimism about Spanish defenses and the health of the Cadiz fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantz
Valencia
Billasteros
Gibraltar
Malaga
Grenada
3D Army
Abdea del Qhespo
Ris
Murvieden
Baraya
Hue
Convent of Trinity
Arran
Yonne
Santo
Darwen
Puerto de Uoeds
New May
St Hampecuiado
Efort Cues
Parancen Calna
Catalonia
Gagelles
Ta. Cursing: Mde By the van Vod of the Baron le Te Ety
Qeorie
Polesdo
Tov
Axe
Dante
Ous Oes
Military expedition sparks plunder and fires in Querol valley
The narrative describes an expedition to the valley of Querol and Axe town yielding subsistence gains for the araty. Axe residents welcomed the General and paid the contribution, while Merencha resisted, leading to its plunder and accidental fire. Marenca served as the valley’s money and goods repository, making the booty substantial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Querol
Axe
Merencha
Quenol
Naples Reports Civil Discord In Sicily Amid British Actions
Naples reports two separate articles discussing unrest between Sicilian authorities and their claimed defenders. An order from General Malland, commander of Eagleh troops, is cited as forcing a parade to deter British military actions and a wider catastrophe feared by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Maidhand
Sicily
Mestta
Malland
Meerder
Helin
Royal Army Dress Orders For Cavalry And Dragoons
Orders issued in December 74 direct heavy Cavalry to wear sabre belts and specific cuffs and pouches, with helmets and belts to match. Light Dragoons and other units receive blue jackets with scarlet facings, gold embroidery, and sashes. officers must display cocked hats or plumes at levees. Regulations specify hat cords and tassels, and precise uniform details for all ranks and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Chet
Genera Orasis
Como
LV Asara
Theaasars
RAL
Piclers
Ceoneral
Giese
Military Dress Regulations for Officers in Infantry Cavalry
The document outlines uniform details for officers across infantry and cavalry units, including epaulette styles, shoulder orders, jackets, sauces, and hats. It specifies distinctions for field officers, colonels, lieutenant colonels, majors, and officers of light and heavy units, and notes dress rules for court and foreign service, with a reference to a general order by Harry Calvert.
Dowager Countess Stanhope’s Theatre of Memory
An obituary style note describes the late Dowager Countess of Stanhope and her long life of virtue and public interest. It reflects on her mental decline and final years with reverent tone, citing family ties, public duties, and the esteem in which she was held.
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THE
London Gazette
Gazware
Lacie
D. Franco Ballasterus
Bernes
Mscaar
Prado del Rey
Ballasteros
Seville
Alcala de Guadalajara
Astorias
Bennett
Gijon
Caucea
Avilies
el Franca
Cudililera
Santander
Pola de Siero
Porlier
Renin
de Tuad
Leon
Dursennes
Cadiz
Lisbon
Span
Mosher
Doran
Miente
Suchet
Conqueiro
Peloe
Armin
General Ordfrs
Orhers
Cedveral
Ita
Tichit
Seth
Saif
Cours
Olivers
Ride
Bink
Grenadiens
Uis Nuit
Kopal Hoycuivos
Harry Calvert
George Street
Stanhope
Dave Bark
Cai Trenton
Abe
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