Treaty news and naval actions in early May report
Letters from Charlestown describe General Greene advancing on Charleston as Rodney's squadron fights near the coast. Dispatches note the French fleet and a British expedition toward Penobscot, with ships from Charlet Town and New York detailing privateer captures and reinforcements. A Versailles dispatch mentions naval service offers and debates over Admiral Rodney’s peerage amid financial motions in Parliament.
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Rhine
Siege and Battle Narratives From Coote Campaign 1782
Extract from the London Gazette recounts Lieutenant General Sir Eyre Coote’s 1782 operations against Hyder Ally in the Carnatic theatre. Details include the relief of Wandinath, the Junction with the Bengal Detachment, the fall of Arcot region, and a major battle near Sholingur where Hyder’s forces were routed. Citations note casualties, including officers lost, and praise for Col. Crawford and Lt. Col. Owen Fay.
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Robert Spencer
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Frederica Caru- Kiba
Louisa
Hesse Darmstadt
Prince Charles
Lof
Mecklenbourg Strelitz
Repeers arrive from Russia threaten peace terms with Holland
London Gazette reports from June 8 that a Russian envoy confirms mediation efforts with Britain and urges Holland to evaluate a peace, while British ministers discuss potential negot iations. News from the Hague indicates petitions from Dutch provinces press for an end to hostilities and a call for mediation to suspend war. The piece covers naval movements toward Brest, forthcoming Channel Fleet preparations, and various commercial notices, lotteries, booksellers, and local incidents including a public sale and a robbery reward.
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Parliamentary Intelligence and Commons Debates June 5 18th Century
Lords hear Coughlin on Duke of Tendunom title and Bar hearings adjourned. Commons discuss Admiral Rodney's city seat, patent seal issues, and the right to representation. debate on trials and parliamentary privileges continues.
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Henson
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Heads of a Bill for nusking a Road from Kilkenny to Clonmel
The House reports on a road bill and orders transmission. Debates focus on importation bills for Brithalentagen Tobacco and Sugarspom sp. A committee report concerns securing Parliament's freedom by excluding certain revenuer officers. Amendments are discussed and reserved for later action.
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Dublin
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