Titsingh and Japanese curiosities in the imperial collection
The text surveys Titsingh's Japan related holdings including gold coins ancient and modern with values and sizes, a large Japanese botanical manuscript, a detailed map of the three islands, a Nangasaki plan, a volcano illustration, and notes on the Emperor's favor and the work's usefulness in clarifying Japan's arts and sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Japan
Yisingli
Titsingh
Nangasaki
Titfingh
London News in Brief on Royal Visit and Naval Movements
The King and Queen with Princesses and the Duke of Cumberland arrived from Windsor and held a thin levee at St James's. Reports claim Brest Fleet to sea and a French raid, but lack solid authority. French privateers reportedly captured the Princess Charlotte and another Indiaman in the Bay of Bengal. A six Spanish ship squadron was said to join the Brest Fleet near Beeft, while the fleet blockades at Bret Harbour push the Spaniards toward Cadiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Cumberland
Windsor
St. James’s Palace
Clare
Ireland
Channel
Brest
Rhine
Omnion
Madras
Bay“of Bengal
Brrprott
Beeft
Fergul
Lisbon
Brett
Cadiz
French defensive preparations and naval rebuilding plans
During continuance of our defensive preparations, Augereau remains to confer with the Government and Minister at War on defence. Leyden garrison reviewed, Dupont Charmont inspects cavalry. Shipyards build gun-boats to guard coasts and rivers mouths, manned by released English-seamen. Naval trials target officers over the fleet’s surrender, Connie shot, two captains facing fate, a senior officer killed himself in despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Augereau
Leyden
Dupont Charmont
Paris
Alkmaar
England
Cape
Supreme Naval Council of War
Connie
Bonapartes Loan Efforts Reported From Amsterdam
An extract from Amsterdam discusses General Marmont negotiating a French loan through Amsterdam merchants. Bonaparte declares the need for ten to twelve million livres to support commerce and urges citizens to aid in securing repayments. Marmont will present securities. repayment is promised shortly with Melpenninck’s backing to merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Amsterdam
Hamburgs
Ourer
Amsterdan
Europe
Marmont
Armont
Amttardam
Iran Shemmelpenninck
Paris
Election of Six Directors at East India House Meeting
A Bartor at the East India House elected six directors to four years. Names of outgoing gentlemen given. Scrutineers reported votes for listed candidates. Arrival news from the Aligator Packet details Bengal to England shipping plans and transfers. Several ships and captains listed with destinations and timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India House
William Benfrey
Joan Hunter
J. Smira Burces
Joan Travers
W. Eppuinstone
Stephen Williams
Fragmentary Note Reflects Disorder in City History
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled text mentioning Chapelle and Freemen, references to depots and regions, and unclear phrases about voluntary entry and ruffians. The readable parts suggest a historical city event with scattered names and places but lack coherent facts or dates.
Movement of Austrian forces and diversion plans in France fort
Dispatch from Francefort dated March 29 reports General Kear to lead Austrian divisions in a diversion through the Palatinate. It notes French commander General Knox Ben and General Moki countering the plan, with conflicting signals on execution and resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francefort
Kear
Palatinate
Ship News From Dover and Plymouth Reports
The Duke of Kent from Halifat to Liverpool was captured by L Anuge privateer. The crew landed at Rochfort on February 4. Thé Hope wrecked near Penzance with part cargo saved. The Tartar taken by Venus and arrived at Kinsales. The Fleet with troops left the Downs, anchored westward, winds east. A second fleet out of the Downs. a Cartel from Gravelines arrived. Namur moved to St. Helen's to join Channel Fleet. St George Dragon Bellona and La Nereide arrive at Plymouth. Channel fleet split for Torbay under Admiral Bripory’s command.
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Halifat
Liverpool
Rochfort
Hope
Burrowes
Bristol
Jersey
Penzance
Kinsales
Dover
Downs
Coutiers
Gravelines
Portsmouth
Namur
St. [Eren’s
Channel
Plymouth
Asait
St. George
Dragon
Bellona
Lord Briprory
Fort Torbay
la Nereide
F. Watkins
Bonaparte to Review Belgian Troops After Dijon Visit
Letters from Paris report Bonaparte plans to review the Army of Reserve in Belgium following a Dijon inspection. The Foreign Journal publication mocks the era with a jab at new medical practices and a fictional decree granting inoculation rights via a fantastical vaccination scheme tied to a royal council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bonaparte
Army of Reserve
Dijon
Belgium
Letters Patent
Sieyes
France
Navarmneé
Corsica
Hous Land
Brapant
Swirzenland
Genoa
Genneva
Ethiopia
Pyramid
Memphis
Thebais
Canope
Horus
Ox Apis
Alcoran
Tribunate
Scanarelle
Sangrado
Faculty of
National Institute
Diana
Pasiphe
Duke of
Ancourt
Louvre
Ss” DE Prag Sudders
Repeal and Reform of Commercial Assessments Act Provisions
Fragmentary OCR reveals proposed repeals and amendments to acts granting duties on income, detailing method of assessments by Commercial Commissioners, oath forms, and the reallocation of certificates to Bank of England and Receivers General. It covers appointment validity, divisional powers, and returns by trade or manufacture within London and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Tate
England
Scotland
Commercia Commissioners
Aéd
London
America
Commercial Commissioners
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Bonaparty
Arriz
Manmownt
Jacon Bosanguer
Epward Parry
Josefn Cotton
Joan Roberts
Sir Lionen Darey
Rt. Tuornton
Elyie
Aligator Packet
Bengal
India House
St. Helena
Tuames
Careronia
William Pitt
Preston
Ceylon
Mansnip
Lansdown
William Pirt
Point de Galles
Earp
Howe
Princess Charlotte
Minerva
Britannia
Bombay
Lorp
Tuurrow
Rost
Charlton
Asia
Hawkesaury
Asta
Cuartaren
Benvoolen
Frignpsaip
Ann
Ata Chapelle
Orded
Pri
Legion
Daly
Mayrice
Aix
Ship News
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