Navy promotions and prize seizure reported in London Gazette
In the London Gazette Oct 28 an account details Captain Browne's capture of the French privateer L Hirondelle off the coast, the Plover pursuing and recapturing the Portuguese ship Minerve, and promotions of numerous flag officers within His Majesty's fleet including admirals and vice admirals of the Red Blue and White squadrons, plus appointments at war and notes on regiment re designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Browne
Young
Jobo Wilvoseoker
Raimouths
Louis Gavelliér
Tamorry
Shilep Browne
WiniPeere Williams
John Colpoys
K. B
Isang Prescott
Thomas Spry
John Orde
John Thomas
James Brine
Thismus
Gower
John Holloway
Henry Savage
Bartholomew Samuel Rowley
Richard Bickerton
Burt
George, Bowen
Sampson Riywards
George Campbell
Henry Frannand
Arthur Philips
William George, Fairfax
Knst
Piete
John‘Child ‘Purvis
Theophilus Jones
William Domett
Wm. Wolseley
John’ Manley
George Margy
John Sutton
Robert Murray
Alexander Coghrane
John Markham
the Bedy
The
Blue
John
Wells
Richard Grindall
George Martin
William Sidney Smith
Thomas’ Sotheby
Nathan Brunton
Wiliam Handcock Kelly
John ‘Schank
Michael de Courcey
Davidge Gould
Richard Goodwin Reais
Robert Devereux -Fancourt
Edward Boller
Robert Stopford
Mark
Robinson
Thomas
Revell Shivers
Charles Cobb
Francis Pickmore
John Stephens Hall
John‘ Dilkes
Shit Majesty’s
Fleet
Rowley Bulteel
William Luke
Isaac George Manley
John Osborn
Edmund Crawley
Charles Boyles
Thomas Williams
Thomas Hamilton
Thomas Boulden Thompson
Bart
George,Countess
Whtiehall
Henry John Viscount F Merson
Sie Moloney
Erest
86Th Regiment of Foot
86Th
Leinster) Regiment of Foot
Dundas to Succeed Castlereagh as War and Colonies Secretary
Observers report final arrangements naming Mr. Dundas to replace Lord Castlereagh as Secretary of State for the War and Colonies. The piece analyzes French and other European papers discussing movements of Napoleonic forces and veracity of official notices from Buonaparte allied courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundas
Lord Castlereagh
Buonaparte
Spain
Madrid
Ney
Soult
Jourdan
Napoleonic intrigues and rumors swirl through Cadiz and Amsterdam
The text reports on Bonaparte’s suspected illnesses, Regency fears, and alleged plans to place Joseph Bonaparte on the throne of Naples and Beauharnais in France. It notes Spanish forces near 50,000 marching, French defeats at Bilbao, and Dutch confusion over peace and the emperor’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buonaparte
Fontainblegu
Madame Bonaparté
Senate
Joseph
Naples
France
Eugene Beauharnois
Beauharnois
Madrid
Amsterdam
Munich
Sturgard
Cassel
Russia
Austria
Joseph Bonaparte
Thea Marmont
Aids-de-Camp
Berthier
Spain
Joseph Buonaparte
Bilboa
Sebastian
Marquina
Don Remiota O'Hara
Unclear Peace Fate Amid Silence on Publication
The description notes that peace is concluded but not officially contradicted, with various explanations vague and contradictory. It suggests an important event prevents article publication, while the Ronifeur remains silent and French funds fluctuate.
Tyrolean Patriots Seek Aid as Winter Nears
Two deputies arrive from Hofer with reports of Tyrolean resistance. They claim French and Confederate forces lost over 18,000 men last month and say Bathurst backs their war effort. Officials fear winter isolation may hamper the Tyrolese, reducing hopes of success.
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Hofer
Bathurst
Tyrol
Army promotions list from War Office October 24 1809
The War Office announces a broad set of promotions to general officer ranks. Treat.-Gen. Robt. Dunkin and others are named as Generals, with numerous Major Generals Lieut. Generals Colonels and other officers listed, including Arthur Elgin and Breadalbane among senior ranks, across various regiments and half-pay statuses. A later note records Thomas Whelan acknowledging a payment of Guineas from Wellesley Pole due to fire losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Treat
Robt
Dunkin
James
Bilfour
James Dude
Kat
Henry Lord Mulgrave
Grice Blakeney
G. Elliot
Leighton
R. Chapman
J. Coffin
R. Armstrong
J. Murray
C. Green
Bart
Wmn
St. Leger
R. N. Hopkins
T. Hartcup
J. Hamilton
R. D. Blake
Royal W. I. Rangers
Alex. Wood
Alex. Dirom
A. L. Layard
Thomas Earl of Elgin
John, Earl of
Jas. Montgomery
F. A. Wetheral
Nova Scotia
Fencibles
Wm. Wright
Royal Irish Artillery
J. Mackenzie
Foot
A. G. Stirling
Thomas 41St
J. Michel
14Th
Light Dragoons
Harry Chester
Coldstream Foot Guards
Argyll Fencibles
Jivan Lloyd
G.D. Drwomond
M. Sharpe
J. Lindsay
Dr. T. Weddrington
KR. Blunt
H. Bayley
R. Hulse
Rebow
Life Guards
G. Leigh
G. S. Smith
E. M. Pakenham
H. M.kinnon
Coldstream Reg
Foot Guards
Sir TR. Dyer
Royal York Rangers
J. Wynch
R. R. Gillespie
25Th
H. Cowran
Royal Reg
J. Baird
Wm. Wheatley
W. H. Pringle
Hield
Canada
J. Hare
O. T. Jones
P.K. Skinner
56Th Foot
Ross
Defence of Gerona Under Siege in Heroic Stand
The Gerona defence under siege from the 14th to 19th described a fierce French assault on Santa Lucia Alemanes and Puerta de Cristobal. Garrison officers led by Verdier repelled three breaches with heavy losses to French troops, while Verdier’s relief plan and convoy operations faced perilous, divided attacks as Manuel Landen reports the efforts and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Gerona
Spain
Iwo
Monjuich
Verdier
Geronese
Santa Lucia
Quartel de Alemanes
Puerta de $ Cristobal
Cabildo
Condestable
Calvunis
Europe
St. Francisco
Blake
Geropa
Bave
Snccours
Sanuary
Manuel Llanden
Lievenant
Altonia
Leg Aigeles
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Sear
London Gazette
London
Mr. Brown
Santander
Santana
Castro
Geo. Bonnet
Holland
Amstendam
Napoleon
Fontainbleau
PB. Hamilton
Gar
Wm. Jones
Sth
Dragoon Guards
J.R. Coates
Wm. Johnson
P. Vaumorel
C. Sturt
Do. Darrah
F. Dunne
J. Magrath
Coonela
L.8. Ridge
47Th Foot
K. Bunbury
E.dalling
Coldstream Guards
W. Fraser
I. T. Prentice
Gape
P. Westropp
Royal Marines
de Villicy
Royal Foreign Artillery
L. Edwards
60Th Foot
P. Robins
A. Wilkinson
J. Goodridge
J. Currey
C. O'Gorman
Thomas Whelan
Wellesley Pole
G. Sirr
Tweery
Foreign Intelligence
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