Dutch and French clash near Gertruydenburgh in 1792 action
In late March 1792 Prince Frederick of Orange pressed French forces near Gertruydenburgh for about three hours, with Dutch losses including a captain and six soldiers killed and several wounded, while 150 French were captured along with officers and cannon. The Hereditary Prince later moved with his corpse at Haivgie near Breda as hostilities paused and Breda and Gertruydenburgh prepared for capitulation terms. Reports say French evacuated Antwerp and Mons, Dumourier's army retreating toward Valenciennes and Lille, with blockades remaining. The article also lists numerous bankruptcy and surrender notices and a sugar price average for the week ending March 27, 1792.
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Prince of Orange
Prince Frederick
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Mons
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Valenciennes
Lille
London House of Commons Week Report and Updates
Parliament's schedule covers Farnham hop planters petition, committees on National Debt, Poor Law, and Traitors bill, with various readings and reports. Updates note Pitt's meeting, General Grenville to Weymouth, Lord Hood leaving, crews drafted to man ships, and financial strains as City funds thin. Norway vessel tale adds maritime intel from Whitehall Roads.
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British Fleet Passes Fort Zeelandic Bergen op Zoom Reach
The British fleet with guards aboard maneuvers past a fortress toward Bergen op Zoom while the Duke of York leads in his yacht. British force movements aim to thwart French relief for Breda and join Hanoverian troops in Nimmegen, amid Brabant evacuation changes.
Dutch Patriots Involved In Surrender Clash Near Hague
After capitulation of Gertruydenberg signed a dispute over including the Dutch Patriots. A three hour battle followed with Dutch forces losing two captains and six men killed while French casualties were unclear but a colonel captain and lieutenant with 150 men were captured. The Duke of York moved from Dordrecht to Bergen op Zoom with most troops, four companies to stay a few days longer.
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Iale
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Duke of York
Dordrecht
Bergen-op Zoom
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Bergen-op-zoom
Prince of Orange Declines Ratification of Terms
The Prince of Orange refused to ratify the terms demanding prisoners of war as concluded. Dispatches from the region yesterday showed continued French withdrawal from the Provinces. Three gold medals valued at sea guilders each were ordered by the Prince for Captain W. C. Berkeley and Lieutenants Halkett and Plam pia for exemplary gun-boat service.
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W. C. Berkeley
Halkett
Plampia
British Guards Prepare to March from Dordrecht to Bergen op Zoom
DORDRECHT MARCH 41. Tomorrow afternoon around four o'clock the British Guards will march from Dordrecht to Bergen op Zoom after prior preparations. Mr Taxie from Breda and M Doorn from Gestraydenberg arrived, having been seized by the French as hostages in Antwerp and released when the city was evacuated. Austrian troops now hold the citadel of Antwerp.
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Bergenop Zoom
Mr. Taxie
Breda
M. Doorn
Gestraydenberg
Antwerp
Prussian Regiments Pass Rhine as 40,000-Strong Corps Formed
From Laubach dated April 24 four Prussian regiments crossed the Rhine at St Goar. Imperial regiments defect to Prussia, forming a 40,000 man corps to be employed by General Katz at Mayence in an imminent action. Colonel Adilius enters Mecklin amid popular acclamations. Archduke Charles enters Brussels the next day, Te Deum sung at St Gudule, crowd immense, town illuminated at night.
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Imperial Colonel Jomes Surrenders Amid Breda Garrisons Abandoned
In Leyden on April 1, reports describe the Imperial forces led by Colonel Jomes occupying Antwerp, while General Wdarejee’s Drench troops withdraw with honors of war under escort toward the frontiers. Breda and Gertrundenberg garrisons are left to face impending surrender as the retreat nears.
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Antwerp
Wdarejee
Breda
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Turrender
Swedish troops seek Dutch service as Resident from France
Stockholm dispatch reports Swedish soldiers offering to join the Dutch provinces service daily. The 464 Ferniac is named instead of the A442 Seulaire as the expected Resident from the French Republic, signaling shifting alliances and recruitment activity.
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Ferniac
French Republic
Hague Dispatches Describe Dutch Affairs and Revolt Rumors
The report notes Orange spirits rise after French expulsion from the United Provinces. It cites the surrender of Gertruydenberg and Breda on honorable terms, worries over patriot leaders escaping, and mentions Du Mourier’s retreat to Lisle and Valenciennes amid alleged revolts. It also references ByLAYP and the Prince de Cosoure praising military conduct while noting cautions about treachery and aristocratic influence in the National Convention.
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Berlin Court Claims Polish Territory and Arrests French Official
Berlin reports state that courts will claim part of Poland now occupied by German troops and incorporate it into the Prussian Monarchy. A French secretary, Boxncax, long posted at Warsaw, has been arrested. In papers found, portraits of the Russian court imply links to French ministers and intrigues, with French cipher material disclosed and new discoveries noted.
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Arrest of city cannon foundry superintendent linked to French talks
SPALIN the superintendent of the cannon foundery has been arrested for allegedly maintaining correspondence with the French. Papers in his custody may convict him. Several Catalonians are also arrested for suspected involvement in an attack on the powder magazine. Twenty three French merchant ships brought to a port two leagues from the city, convoyed by twenty seven with four escaping. Alicante reports our fleet to be joined by England, and large magazines of provisions, especially biscuit, are being formed there.
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England
French Diplomatic Shakeups After Louis XVI Death
Madrid reports that Minister M Bovursory proposed interim charges for Dintasife and Pays Payon as consuls, rejecting Dintasife. French irritation rises amid Louis XVI death. Cadiz fleet numbers listed: seven ships of the line, seven frigates, two brigantines. Cartagena and Ferrol totals also given.
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France
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Louis XVI
Marquis de Coffatelli
Cadiz
Carthagena
The Vengeance of 74 Guns Returns To Spithead
Commodore Thompson on board The Vengeance of 74 guns returned on Tuesday afternoon to Spithead after escorting merchant ships to Cork. He did not meet Admiral Gardner's fleet and awaits further instructions. No sign of the French fleet, believed to have returned to Brest harbour.
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Cork
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Breg Harbour
Retreat of the French Army Tracked in Belgium
Brussels dispatch reports French forces retreating under guard of General Dutourier. Dumourier narrowly escaped capture on the 18th. General Valence and an aide were wounded. Valence sent to Mons, aide died. Locals looted homes of ex-representatives and a Jacobin chief amid the retreat. French troops described as undisciplined peasants armed with pikes and pitchforks.
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Proclamation and Imperial Entry at Aldenhoven March 1793
An official proclamation denounces the French faction, vows reestablishment of constitutional order in the Belgic Provinces, and declares rebels to be enemies of the country. The narrative continues with Mechlin and Louvain events as Imperial troops advance, towns welcomed, and Mechlin turned over to Imperial control amid celebrations.
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Austrian 200000 troops to Low Countries and Piedmont
Fresh Austrian troops continue to file through Franconia as Vienna readies a force of about 200000 men for deployment in the Low Countries Germany and Piedmont. Berlin reports Prussia may accept Dantzig proposals after estafette reception.
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