Directory Crisis and Resignations Reported in June Session
The document details resignations of two Directory members amid attacks by Merlions and the Council of Eleven. Debates focus on finances, military funding, and the need to restore order as Buonaparte’s influence looms. The session lists candidates to replace the resigned members and discusses the Council’s authority and future elections.
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Driath
Breas
Tess Peels
Frans
Oudaoter
Carfii
the Directory
Averia
Merlin
Mertin
Laconte
Dumourier
Thavof
Alya
Foulatida
Mercia
Francais Des Nantes
Tome
Alenbersy
Merlion
Council of Elders
Thic
Toad
Lefevee
Maffena
Dupuis
Rogers Dubos
Martin
Lacroffe
Moutins
Marco
Scherer
Agawensigex
Neil & de
Sila
Bobnay Pare
Baonaparre
Political turmoil in Paris assembly amid revolutionary rhetoric
The fifth district of Paris lauds the Council for restoring press liberty and attacks Merlin, Le Reveiliere, Scherer, and others as tyrants. June 21 reports include Dascheseaux denouncing Royalist literature, proclamations on constitutional limits, and calls to curb Directory power amid frontier threats and religious liberty clashes.
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Roger Ducos
Merlin
Paris
Ank
Eubell
la Reveiliere
Scherer
Francais de Neufbhateau
Dascheseaux
Savoy
Argenteuil
Louis
J. Francois
Nantes
Fter
Directory
Cayenne
Republic
Portan Gxanopas
melTape
Poulgin
Elawar
Lyone
Ffeurs
Malfena Empire Unrest Prompted By Ars and Burks
Fragmentary OCR outlines widespread mobilization across several territories led by the Auricus and allies including Gani Burks Glarus Schweita and Targovia. Report notes June actions and a caravan from the Citkipine Republic with details on hoard movements and rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malfena
Baden
Auricus
Burks Glarus
Schweita
Targovia
Genga
Fide
Daftine
Army of the Danube Repels Attack at Bremgarten
June 9 report from Bremgarten cites heavy fighting as French forces under Massena counterattacked the Danube army. Allied posts fell back after strong defense and the French captured Abris Kinen Hewane heights. About 150 prisoners taken including 6 officers. several enemy wounded left behind.
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Madena
Chlee
Pranch Republic
Herd
Bremgarten
Citerens
Abris- Kinen Hewane
Hit
Soult
Rotsh
Coutempra
Massena
French Army of Naples News From Genoa and Paris
Reports from Genoa and Paris describe movements of the army of Naples and allied forces. French generals Mantegna and Dambolki advance near Boligna and Horga di Valxrio, repelling enemy works and taking prisoners. Paris declares leadership changes while European powers discuss neutrality and strategic alignments.
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Lue
Goth
Leopald
Auxthier
Adputani
Corey
Svaghy
Muntoper
Chrizetr
Naples
Evanhere
Otlers
Manteicta
Boligna
Clauce
62Th
Eth Light Regiment
Meadlene
Horgadi Valxrio
Sandbn
junG@ich
Hul’a
Villa Frauen
Anteniulis
Letter on Saint Jean d' Acre and naval actions in 1779
A historical summary describes Sir Sidney Smith’s role in the siege of Acre and the 8 April letter recounting the death of a husband, the loss of marines, and the captures. It notes British cachet at Portmawth and the voyage of the Four Guards from Ireland, with ships including Tiger and Cynthia nearby. Dispatched observers mention Danish and Dutch enlistments and the broader Franco-British actions around Dover and Southampton as August plans evolve.
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Sidney
Bugin
St. Jean D'Acre
Sidney Smith
Lester
Portmaewth
Spithead
Bebel
Ireland
Corps
Cynthia
Frigtt. Marcon
Fhe Paige Ares Ae
Prince of Wales
Fland
Reer
India
Baravie
Dover
Gravelines
Barras
Fred Ooli
France
Ralph Abercrombie
Nelebbochead
Bolygon
Shirley Roiles
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Danube
Army OF
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Genoa
Pomone
Parmesan
Tuscany
Modena
Pisa
Florence
Moreau
Loano
Trivoli
Saverni
Rochette
Alessandria
Tortona
Spanines
Ferrara
Patsche
Alfa
Pissjmont
Marbor
Gohier
Dheory
Tretthard
Bafle
de Rafe
Zurich
Lucerne
Prince Charles
Frankfort
Prufrie
Fane
Melfider
Juine
Seale
Aix-la-Chapelle
Pth Iiflane
Ratifleor
Sweden
Jon
Roger Ducom
Landes
Moulin
Renneg
Merlin Hag
Douay
Lepauxiiz
Ansdilly
Treilhard
Rue de Macon
Patrios
Apg
Everel
Calas
Cadiz
ARF
Moyenahd
Piedmont
Nice
Fune
Mena
Toa
Lah
Sicily
Linglith Rede
Thagena
Ieshes
Atic
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