War Office Promotion Notices from the London Gazette
The London Gazette reports march 1794 promotions and appointments in the British Army by purchase. The 6th Regiment of Foot gains Ensign David Douglas Gartis, the 1st Regiment of Foot promotes Robert Taylor to Ensign, the 6th Regiment of Foot sees William Mayne promoted, and the 49th Regiment of Foot lists Ensign Hugh Munro replacing John Webb who retires.
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War Office
Regiment of Foot
David Douglas Gartis
Purchase
Mockler
Robert Taylor
Ensgn
Henry Samuel Eyre
Hyeh Regiment of Foot
William Mayne
EnGgn
P. Awdry
Hugh Munro
John Webb
European News Summary From Lisbon To Magdeburg
London reports March 19 that Walpole sent dispatches from Lisbon confirming the Queen of Portugal remains in the same situation. An Austrian account details the Emperor’s February illness and death after a rheumatic fever and repeated bloodletting, prompting suspicion of poisoning. Reports note Prussian peasant disarms and continued rigor, emigration toward Orange, and a formidable Polish political movement. A Lisbon letter dated March 5 says the Queen’s health remains poor while the Prince Regent’s policy, though strained, shows calmer politics and energetic legislation.
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London
Flanders
Secretary of State
Walpole
Lisbon
Partegal
Ilie
avih@rity
Germany
Berlin
Nafsau
Prince of Orange
Poland
Europe
Diet
Legisature
Major Gowdie Captures Raymond Gurr and Forts
East India Intelligence reports Major Gowdie advancing toward Raymond Gurr with Captain Read joining on the 14th. By the 17th batteries were completed and the fort shelled, surrender accepted after heavy parallel fire. Major Montague then seized another battery to flank the enemy works, securing full possession by early evening.
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Gowdie
Raymond Gurr
Alexander Read
Raymond Gurry
Montague
Killedar
Read
Pesson
Fort and garrison hold through bold march plan
The fort contains a fine magazine and many weapons including Malabar guns, a three pounder, firelocks, and muskets. We have a European officer and Sepoy company. Captain Read’s detachment subdued Ambagee, Durgum, and Chillum Cottan. Major Gowdie advanced, surprised Pettah, and our troops now control three fortifications on the hill as we pivot toward Dundah with the Grand Army in motion.
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Read
Ambagee
Durgum
Chillum Cottan
Raymund Cottan
Bangalore
Gurrumcuoda
Comaro
Din Khao
Gowdie
Sellgullah
Pettah
Montague
Bajor Gowdie
Debate on Sugar Import from India at General Court
March 15 1792 the General Court of the East India Proprietors Transpay discussed sugar imports from India. Mr Jackson tracked sugar's history from China to Europe, detailing the rise of agar prices and the shift of supply from West India to East India Company to meet consumption and export needs.
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East India
Transpay
India
Jackson
Br. Jackson
Eat India Company
China
East Indies
Arabia
Cape
Cabot
Columbus
New World
Sicily
Madeira
Brazil
Mexico
Peru
Barbadoes
Debate on sugar trade and Bengal cultivation in 18th century Britain
The speaker argues for reopening and expanding sugar imports from Bengal and the West Indies to boost revenue and prevent reliance on foreigners. He warns that strict import constraints risk driving buyers to competing markets, and stresses the East India Company’s role in stabilizing prices, encouraging cultivation, and supporting Britain’s carrying trade while mourning famine and the broader imperial economic shift. The speech condemns protective barriers, praises indigenous Bengal progress, and urges government support for local producers and trade reforms.
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West Indies
Bengal
Gréat Britain
St. Thia
Jackson
Bern
West India
Europe
Cage
Finisterre
Briain
Bayrty
Wes India
India
Benares
Mysore
Ea India Company
Todia
East India Company
Oro
Domingo
Brazil
Sagar
Wesern
Ulet
China
Batavia
Ceylag
Goa
Mir
Cornwallie
America
Dinarion
Great Britain
India Company
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Bartien Pacnet
The
London Gazette
East-India Intelligence
Madras
Grand Army
SurTewaen
Dundah
General Gourt
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