Baltic and Rhine 1819 War Reports Mixed From Front Lines
The bulletin recounts movements around Leipsic and Rhineland with German and Russian troop actions, the Duke of Ragda leading cavalry to 900 men, and General Kleist arriving to reinforce blockades. Antwerp siege details include garrison escapes, frontier movements toward Mersen, and broader strategical pushes by Allied forces.
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Corp of
Baden Troogs
Leipsics
Copnt
Intabutsty
Nonade
Rostians
Ragdva
Lanskoff
Spire
Lantern
Basse
Kleist
Pecred
Erfakih
Papen
al St. Priest
Ge- Blucher
Cob
Bron
United States Congress to Convene in Monday Session
Eastern members expect a full session with high priority investigations and strong leadership. The upcoming term aims to advance independent oversight and a steady approach to national issues, signaling a vigorous legislative agenda ahead.
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United States
Senate
Wellington Presses Spain to Publish Dispatches on British Withdrawals
Letter from the Marquis of Wellington to the Spanish ambassador explains British troops were withdrawn from Cadiz and Carthagena under agreed conditions. He asserts no sinister aims and urges publication to counter libels and inform the Spanish government, detailing prior negotiations and allied cooperation.
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Marquis of Wellington
Cadiz
Carthagena
St. Jean de Luz
Spain
Leon
Seville
Andalusia
Head & Geratgharein
Valencia
Blake
Chiapena
Mabon
Wellington
Henry Wellesley
Catlin
Lord Wellington
News from the Theatre of War in 1814 Europe
Intelligence from Lord Wellington's HQ reports no new actions up to January 13 after driving the enemy beyond the Arros river. Dispatches note Suchet’s retreat and Catalan movements, with the Duke of Angouleme and the Duke de Berri en route to France. Reports mention rockets used against a town, Rapp destroying ammunition at Oliva, and Wortemberg preparing for siege. A Grampus letter describes British forces near Tholen and Bergen op Zoom, fears frost, and ships patrolling Dutch canals.
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Lord Wellington
Nive
Biscay
Marshal Suchet
Catalonia
Duke of
Oliva
Dantzic
Rapp
France
Duke of Bourbon
Buonaparte
d’Enghem
Kolen
Lever
Holland
Tholen
Bergen Op Zoom
Fragmented Note on Prisoners and Officers Loyalty
The fragment discusses officers remaining at their posts as a display of resolve and duty. It references prisoners of war, wounded, and the life of port personnel, noting praise for steadfastness and discipline amid turmoil. Names and places are partially garbled but imply a Spanish context and Cortes discussion.
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Ballasteros
Ceuta
Friganat de de
Paris turmoil and Napoleon plan amid European moves
A London report from Paris notes calm public sentiment in coffee houses while troops are scarce. It cites 120,000 possible French reinforcement, high French army mortality after Leipsig, English surgeons aiding prisoners, and Buonaparte's push to liberate Ferdinand VII to divide Coalition. Madrid received a peace proposal, rejected by Cortes.
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Paris
Thave
Buonaparte
Mets
Leipsig
Rhine
Verdes
France
Ferdinand VII
Spain
Madrid
Cest
Kiop
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