Memorial to the Duke of Alburquerque on Cadiz defense
A formal memorial from the Duke of Acacaquerave in London appeals to the Nation Congress and King to vindicate his conduct guarding Cadiz. He describes battlefield sacrifices, loss of property, and the army’s honor as essential to Spain’s salvation and requests official public satisfaction for allied aspersions. He urges continuation of service and thanks the monarch for liberty and press decree support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Alburquerque
Jima
Cadiz
Senor
Spain
Isla
Junta of
Duke of Acacaquerave
London
Cortes Commends Duke of Alburquerque for War Services
The Cortes, after reviewing representations and a memorial from the Duke of Alburquerque, praise his militia service and defense of Cadiz and Isla. It directs the Council of Regency to employ him in the army and notes his wish to continue military career. Dated Royal Isle of Leon, Jan 14.
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Duke of Laurquerque
War Department
London
Duke of Alburquerque
Isla
Cadiz
Cortes
Council of Regency
Funeral of the Duke of Alburquerque in Westminster Abbey
An extended funeral procession for the Duke of Alburquerque moves from the Spanish Chapel to Westminster Abbey with fifteenth Hussars escort, undertakers, nobles, and foreign dignitaries in attendance. The service ends with burial in Ormond's vault as carriages depart and notable figures attend the Spanish Chapel. Extracts also note island earthquakes and a dramatic 1811 letter about tremors.
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Cofin
Spanish Place
Tressela
15Th Hussar Dragoons
Legation
Manchester-square
Duke-street
Oxford, Street
Bond Street
St. James’s-street
Pall Mall
Parliament-street
Abbey
Vincent
Westminster
Wolfe
Fle Iry
Ormond
Duke of Marlborough
Mazaride
Murphy
Stowers
Arreaza
Orua
Apartada
Kypenose
Apimlaca
Renz
Folsh
M. de la Torni
Jos. Odez
J. de la Carrera
H. Wellesley
Diego Colony
Rey
L. Miguel
M. de la Torre
H. Frere
H.R. Salmon
Duke of
Levison Gower
Earl Bathurst
Mr. R. Dundas
Importation and slavery provisions under early war orders
The document records Orders in Council extending and modifying wartime trade rules in the West Indies and South America. It details permits for import and export of specific goods including slaves livestock and provisions, with price duties and time limits through December 1810 and December 1811, subject to later revocation or alteration. The text cites Governor authority and Privy Council guidance, referencing prior orders from 1809 1809 and 1810.
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London Gazette
Queen's Palace
United Kingdom
Privy Council
Gibraltar
Malta
Masesty
West India Islands
His Majesty
Whitehall
Delaware
United States of America
Havannah
Cuba
Isles of
Guernsey
Jereacy
Alderney
Sark
Man
Lords Commissioners
His Majesty's Treasury
Great Britain
Cinque Ports
Ordnance
Jersey
Queen's
South America
Weat Indies
Bahama Ilands
Bermuda
Somer Islands
America
Maesty
West Indies
Bahama
Somer
Richtlands
Boston
London Gazene
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Jose Martinez Retaris
Jusy Asxainz
Royal Isle of Leon
Andrew Adam
St. Michael’s
Alexander Adam
Sanderson
Agai
White Hart
Sittingbourne
Coveney
Newington
Enniscorthy
Morgan Kinsley
Patrick Whitty
Christiana Sabrhorp
Dublin
Gus
Barre I
Cork
Cere
Drogheda
Wyandalk
Dungarvan
Galway
Veel
Limerick
Newry
Watterford
Verstord
Winklow
Yonghal
Jumaca
WM. Hodges
Parliament
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