Parliamentary record of Beresford praise and royal prorogation
The House of Commons notes Marshal Beresford receives the House’s thanks for the Albueras operations as Lord Wellington signals a general military spirit. Lords announce acceptance of the Gold Coin Bill and a plan for war economy. The Lords prorogue Parliament to August 29 as the Prince Regent’s Speech concludes the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Marshal Beresford
Sperker
Jeferrom
Lord Wellington
Puzsle
Albueras
Bith
Lords
House
Commons
Cnoxer
House OF Lords
Portugal
Great Britain
Ireland
Uae
Britain
House of Conunona
United Kingdom
France
Aud Viscount Wellgton
Ne Cognery
Méluess
Prince Regent
House of Poors
Poe
Regulations on Army Discharges and Substitutes
Royal directive outlines strict rules for discharging soldiers who have lax engagements or lack of service. Commanding officers must verify grounds, ages, and character, authorize substitutes via the regiment, and ensure substitutes are provided by the applicant's friends. Substitutes must be under twenty-five, bought by the soldier, and fully equipped, with certificates lodged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tian
Camely
Uiera
Cheb
Saraion
Bi Royal Joighinesy Cav
ILAAR
Y Calvery
Madison Calls for West Florida Possession Plan
The confidential message to Congress urges declaring concern over West Florida and permitting temporary U S possession to prevent territory from passing to a foreign power. Documents include Governor Folch to Secretary of State and a dispatch from Governor Balch detailing the move and urging settlement with Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Connecticut Mirror
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Forch
West Florida
John M'Kee
United States
Spain
Spany
Perdido
James Madison
West Florida Negotiations Spoken Through US Secretary
A correspondence shows Governor Folch urging direct US contact to press for decisive terms on West Florida. Letters to Colonel McKee and Mr Morize argue Spain’s interests and warn of chaos from American actions, urging negotiation to avoid hostility and safeguard Spain’s sovereignty.
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Folch
M'Kee
United States
Hulmes
Louisiana
Thay
Florida
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Lond
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Mike
Euntis
Fort Studdard
Che
Ents
Balcb’sdetter
Washington
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Bavaria
Vera Cruz
Baton Rrupe
Cams Mandant
Fort Stoddard
Cams Mand
Ruebec
Kemper
Baron Reugs
Mabitle
W. Fulch
Guvernor Holmes
Benn
MR. Morize
Sian
Bessie Oey Raat
Mexico
Cuba
Pensacola
West
Owas
Pacific
Maye
J.P. Munseete
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