Intriguing Military Reports and Policy Remarks
Fragmentary notes describe Marshal General promotion rumors, movements of French and Austrian forces, and disrupted plans near Amarante and Catalonia. Trade and beer adulteration debates touch West Indies merchants, Irish ministers, and taxation. An election notice lists Doctor Todderick as an institution founder in the county infirmary.
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Aoa
Fost
West India
Fosten
Trish
Commons
Natu x
Chael Angelo
Tyurt
Tig
British Advance Near Coimbra and Soult Surrender Talk
Reports from yesterday indicate Sir Arthur Wellesley led a British advance into Coimbra while Soult remained at Oporto. Lisbon rumors claim Soult sought surrender on terms similar to Elvas, but Wellington refused. Advanced guard nears Coimbra as private letters note Irish and Spanish forces pursuing Soult and Victor’s army. reports of French cruelties in occupied villages amid ongoing battles.
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Pra Timbra
Amarante
Corsia
Bitella
Arthur Wellesley
Falmouth
Princess Charlotte Packet
Lisbon
Soult
Lanet
A. Wellesley
Soule
Loison
Oporto
Chaves
Sailt
Gallicia
Victor
Cuesta
Medilin
Alcantara
Eshin
Valencia
Wellesley
Leiria
Beresford A T Thomas
Coimbra
Robert Wilson
Silveira
Romaya
Bhaves
Zatra
Portuguese Dispatches Confirm British Aid to Amarante Front
From Amarante headquarters Brigadier Francisco de Silveira reports continued French attacks repelled as he holds heights and the Amarante bridge. British forces under Beresford reported marching to reinforce. Portuguese and English troops praised by Coimbra residents amid celebrations and hopes for French defeat.
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Listox
Francisco de Silviera
Ama
Amarante
San Pedro de Sul
Wilson
Silviera
Arthur Wellesley
Order of the Bathy
Great Britain
W. €. Beresford
Lisson
Coimbra
Manchute
Metaofrio
Lamego
England
Portugal
Tagua
News from Triest and Adriatic contests amid European hostilities
Extracts report Russian ship movements at Triest on May 18 and Austrian hostilities planned along the Adriatic. An English squadron was sought to cruise the coast, with Malta factors shipping goods to Triest. Reports of battles on the Danube and in Bavaria, Dutch defeats, and Vienna exchange fluctuations mark a mix of war and diplomacy across Europe.
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Danode
Apul
Triest
Driese
Adriatic
Istria
Dalmatia
Malta
Collingwood
Mediterranean
Cruize
Adriatic Gulf
Vienna
London
Austria
France
Lriest
Archduke Charles
Rhine
Danube
Prince Prosorowsky
Moniteur
Murimbuno
Aprie
Turkey
Parte
Adair
Constantinople
England
M. Stormer
Russia
Porte
Holland
Saxony
Prince Proseranskey
Montreur
Frankfort
Grand Duke of
Wurtzburgh
Wetzlar
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Slin Castle
Renixo
Catalonia
Taly
Ain
Tandy
Bavaria
Adige Villa
Bar
Msshen
Hae
Wardle
Worthman
Tha. Hae
Ax Todderick
F. Barker
Cat Thay
Maxnis Wellesley
Tagethe Jr
Spain
West India Islands
Maine
Trepric
Frech
Dresden
Franconia
Antibes
Zara
Lintz
Charles
Cresdit
Deal
Halland
Flushing
Germany
Bourdeaux
Italy
A. Gottenburgh
Gottenburgh
Merry
Stockholm
Alexandria
Denmark
Gtockholm
Duke of
Sudermania
Kingdom of Sweden
Michael Ankavward
Jacoba Landblom
de la Grange
Prince of
New Yorks
Madeira
Fayal, &c
Lord
Lady Ennirkillen
Donaghadee
Portpatrick
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