Battle dispatch from Duke of Reggio at Biala and Sivachina
The dispatch describes brutal night fighting near Jakoubevo and Sivachina with heavy casualties. It notes French forces repelling Russian assaults, capturing cannons and prisoners, and pursuing retreating troops to Sebej. The report praises General Leo Grand and Verdier for decisive actions and asks Emperor's favor for distinguished officers.
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Biala
Sivachina
Themelves
Drinsa
Leo Grand Hag
Verdier
Sebej
Castex
Duke of
Regghd
Despatches From Salamanca and Polish Fronts Report French Exit
Letters from Spain detail the July 22 action near Salamanca where French troops repulsed English attacks as the Duke of Ragusa was wounded and Le Marchane fell. Wounded generals include Beresford Cole Coton Leith and Alten. French regiments attacked flags and seized a standard amid heavy combat. Reports from Konigsberg and Warsaw note Polish front provisions and deployment toward the grand army.
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Para
Spain
Salamanca
Duke of
Ragusa
le Marchane
William Beresford
Cole
Coton
Leith
Alten
Hove
Cotton
Douro
Vittoria
Madrid
Bentini
Ava
Konigsberg
Poland
Zamozs
Warsaw
Madlin
Comataytinoren
Russia
Statinaki
Liston
Suesson
Peru
Audyeossi
Ambassador Arrival and Polemic Dispatches From Moscow
Intercepted letter from St Petersburg reports a French ambassador due in Constantinople on the 25th and notes alarm over a proclamation by Emperor Alexander. It describes Moscow prayers and public unrest, claims about enemy numbers, and a governor in Moscow commenting on rumors of 8000 Rhine confederates and 200 officers aligning with hostile banners.
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Balaicratt
Petersburgh
Jane
Alexander
Polotzk
Moscow
Russia
Trinity Monastery
Rostopehenny
Ektragt
Resolutions of Boston Inhabitants on War and Liberty
Unanimous 1812 Boston meeting urges unity and independence against war with Britain. Resolves oppose federal measures, defend free speech, condemn armed force in peace assemblies, and call Suffolk senators and Boston representatives to craft a town plan for timely action.
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Boston
Botton
United States
Great Britain
France
Cbat
Saher
Dearborn
Suffolk
Average price of muscovado sugar weekly returns
Computed from the returns of the week ending Aug 12 the price is 4d per hundred weight for muscovado sugar excluding duties. The note lists exchange rates and percentages for various consular charges and related duties.
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Great Britain
Dublin
Markey
Dareeg
Ballyshannon
Ross
Waterford
Wexford
Wacklow
Youghal
Royal Navy Seamen Recruitment Rewards Declarations
The text outlines bounties and traveling allowances to recruit able and ordinary seamen and landmen for his Majesty's Royal Navy. It specifies payments, distances, and age ranges, with the Prince Regent and Privy Council extending these rewards through December 1811. It urges adherence to provisions and calls for reporting concealed seamen to ensure compensation.
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Berton
Royal Highneys
Royal Navy
Kbte
Séanjen
Majesty's Naval
His Majesty's Royal Navy
Ehery
Beaman
Eny
Dea
Prince Regent
Royal Orders on Importation and Port Entry Reform 1809
The Prince Regent in Council issues a six month order allowing imports of hides calfskins horns tallow wool and goat skins in foreign ships from ports banned to British flag, with duties due. Also revokes an earlier order restricting port entries for merchant vessels and directs Treasury to issue needed regulations.
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Carlton- House
Great Britain
Coun
United Kingdom
Privy Council
Hitler
Ths Majesty
Queen’s Palace
Aartrour
Heligoland
Sandy Bland
North Haven
South Haven
Ady
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Jakoubevo
Drissa
Albere
Caster
Reggio
Constantinople
M. Houge
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