Emperor's quarters and Austrian frontiers amid wartime
A July 20 entry from Reichenbach describes an Imperial reception after Wellington's victory, with the Emperor gracious and curious about British corps. The author notes Austrian forces on Bohemian frontiers, Prussia and Russia preparing for renewed hostilities, and fortifications at Schweidnitz near Scheide. Cossacks and Russian guards impress, while Berlin and Prague bustle with anticipation of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichenbach
Prussia
Austria
Bohemia
Prince Schwartzenburgh
Bautzen
Count Wittgenstein
Lutzen
Barclay de Volli
Witgenstein
Barclay de Tolfi
la Berlin
Prague
France
Russia
Prossia
Caulincourt
Count de Narboone
Metternich
Ausrigg
Benediction Ceremony of Spanish Regiment in Russia
On July 7 in Zarsko Selo the Spanish Imperial Regiment of Alexander received its colours and swore fidelity to King Ferdinand VII and the Constitution. Col. O'Donnell accepted the colours as Empresses and Gortschakov watched. Te Deum and prayers followed. The Minster spoke of Spain’s past misfortunes and future glory, as the troops cheered “Long live Ferdinand.”
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St. Pevensirian
Elbe
Oder
Spain
Alexander
Zarsko Selo
Bardari Azaray
Prince Gortschakoff
Baylen
Sophia
Gortsshakoff
O'Donnel
Ferdinand VII
Ferdinand
Europe
Napoleon
Russia
CopesmaGen
Montteur
Stralsund
M. de Kass
Altona
Harburg
Bautsen
M. de Kaas
M. de. Kaas
Algona
von Dobeln
M. de Signeur
Denmark
Sweden
M. de Kags
Harbourg
Pawer
M.i de Kaus
Cossacks of the Guards Described by Letter Writer
A correspondence notes paid and clothed Cossacks commanded by Count Orloff. They are tall with long spears swords and pistols used as regular troops. They rush in irregular masses and rarely take prisoners. General Platoff is at Lantiek, near a watering place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Orloff
Platoff
Lantek
Danish Critique of Kaas Notes and Swedish War Prospects
A Danish author denounces notes as fabrications and accuses foes of inciting hatred against Denmark. The piece discusses Sweden and Norway, cites the 1812 Ordonance opening Swedish ports, and details troop movements across Saxony Bohemia and Lusatia with Austrian and Russian forces massing. reports expect a Swedish disaster near Prague within days.
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M. de Kaas
Count de Bernstorf
London
Norway
Germany
Denmark
Jonkoping
Sweden
Benin
T'scherniches
Dornerz
Elbe
Tagermunde
Luneburg
Brunswick
Davoust
Hamburgh
Saxony
Vandammers
Dessau
Dombrouski
Zerbst
Lusatias
Frankfort
Winenberg
Torgau
Franconia
Bavaria
Wittgenstein
Kleist
Prague
Bohemia
Eger
Austia
Budweissta
Syertin
Woronzow
Herchfeld
Sis Bulow
Armies and Armistice Talks Shadow August Dispatch
Reports from BonemtA and Beutis describe a 40 000 strong Russian army en route to Evra with 1200 wagons for supplies. The Duke of Vicenza’s armistice prolongation proposal was rejected by allied plenipotentiaries, signaling possible renewed hostilities. Prussian and Russian corps reportedly enter Bohemia and join Austrian forces.
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Bonemta
Auc
Evra
Duke of
Vicenza
Caulincourt
France
Austria
Brance
Saxony
Bavaria
Italy
Beutis
Ava
von Klenms
von Wittgenstern
Bohemia
American schooner Ellen and Emeline captured near St Andero
Lieutenant Timothy Scriven reports Telegraph captured the Ellen and Emeline after a forty four hour chase off Brest near St Andero. The vessel, three hours from Nantes with silks and cargo, was bound for New York armed with a heavy pivot cannon and small arms. Admiral Kend and Johan Croker receive the copy of the letter detailing the capture.
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Lord Kend
K. B
Johan Wilson Croker
Timothy Scriven
Brest
St. Andero
Ellen
Emeline
Nantes
New York
Bank Stock Debits and Percentages Ledger Note
Fragmentary OCR lists bank stock debt, per cent rates, canal stock, loan percentages, and government securities. Key items include Do. loan 2.104 and various Do. Stock 4 per cent notes, with references to Gov t Sec percent and related ledgers.
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Paice
Régal Canal
Beker Aektee
Ballofficegb
Treas
Bille
Speerdeut
Surinam Proclamations and Contested Governance 1813
Discontent rises in Surinam as Governor Bonham enforces proclamations on absentee property and seizures. Protests by Court members trigger suspensions, while petitions to Britain prompt custody and bail demands. A June 2 1813 notice warns against inflammatory talk and delays property statements to July 10 1813.
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Holland
Alighey
France
Halfide
Wyitz
Messrs
Viter
de Rives
Parliament
Great Britain
Petia
Bent
John Bent
Pinson Bonham
Surinam
Shali
Lape
Guage
Bonham
Average price of Muscovado sugar week ending August
A dated market note reports the average price of Muscovado sugar per hundred weight in Britain for the week ending August, calculated from returns. It notes prices are exclusive of duties and customs and lists the publication by the proprietor William Houges at 18 Parliament Street.
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Ballyshannon
Belfast
Joo
Cork
Drogheda
Los
Dundalkerrys
Galway
Kinsale
Limerick
Newry
Ross
Ayloo Sligo
Waterford
Wexford
Wicklow
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Scheeiding
Slyot
Cathcart
Tod
Schweiduiriy
Caspian
Severtboks Shamt
Chorava
Kerry
Cossack
Alway
Boone
Gottenburgh
Dublin
Medics
Brecin
Pease
Maslin
Gphoprietor
WM. Houges
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