Loss and capture report from naval actions in 1808
A dated dispatch recounts HMS Maria's loss after engagement with a French brig La Sards off Dominica. Lieutenant Bennett of Maria is killed, nine wounded, and the ship sinks after fierce exchange. La Sards, mounting twenty two pounders, is taken by the French. Officer names include Cochrane, Bennet, O’Donnell, and Dyason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majety
Pottipen
Adong
Vette
Osieur Cocheret
de Vaisseau
Martinique
A. Cochrane
AoapyAdue
Red
Dominica
Point Antigua
Grand. Terre
Chace
Lieut Bennet
Tiennet
Sil
Bennet
His Majesty
Proclamation by Buonaparte Referencing Spanish Affairs
The document portrays Napoleon’s proclamation to Spaniards urging unity against English forces and outlining decrees. It notes aims to punish authors of the people’s misfortunes, promises restoration of order, and warns of consequences if loyalty to him wanes. It includes imperial decrees abolishing seignorial courts and mandating royal jurisdiction.
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Adrid
Spain
Napoleon
Italy
Imperial
Madrid
Confederation of the Rhine
Royal Courts of Justice
Buonaparte
Council of
de Medina Celi
Madrid Capitulation Proclaims Amnesty and Reforms
Dispatches from Madrid recount Napoleonic decrees issued December 1808 detailing amnesty for Spaniards who lay down arms, removal of Council members, confiscation of traitors property across multiple realms, and reforms including church suppression and barrier removal between provinces.
Capitulation of Rosas Town and Castle 1808
Rosas and the Castle of the Trinity capitulated on December 5 1808 between Italian Division chief officers and Don Pedro O Daly governor commandant of Rosas fortress and Don Mantel Lemaur colonel of Ingingers. The terms grant delivery of the fort to His Majesty’s troops and require the garrison to lay down their arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosas
Spr
Pio
Don Prichd O'Daly
Manvec Lemaon
Reille
Messrs
Dombrowski
Pino
Chevalier Pid
Aidy de
Emperor
Don ‘Pedro O'Daly
Don Mantel Lemaur
Ingingers
Nocturnal Dispatches From Iberian Fronts Stir London
From Ovarro Dec 18 Portuguese force grows with 5000 marching from royal domains. First army of 26,000 in four divisions forms, reserve under preparation. Lisbon unrest rises as Jacobins arrested. English communications claim French shuffled to White Isle. Barcelona bombardment reported. Walls of La Rambla fortified with cannon. Walloon loyalty crisis leads to prisoners and house confinement order in Barcelona.
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Portuguse
Lisbon
White Isle
Maxissa
Cerbera
Marquis de Lavan
Martorell
Barcelona
Hospitalet
Lewis
Monjuich
Santa Madrona
Madame Rita
Italy
Joseph Napoleon
la Rambla
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Altamira
Castel-Franco
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Imperial Court
Natocron
Imperial Camp-at-Madrid
Dre
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NapoLrom
NapoLron
Tir Frenen
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