Foreign and Domestic Politics Across Europe and India
The article reviews British foreign policy notes with reports on Austrian and French forces near Valenciennes, Dampierre’s armistice proposals, and Russia Prussia Poland actions. It also covers Dumoutier’s disbarment, and a Commons plan by Dunbar shaping India’s future government amid continental currency turmoil and bank failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gagenstatts
Valet Cienngs
Krench
du Inourier
Duke of York
Tournay
Condé
Vaieicitnacs
CM. Danpierce
Inars
Valenciennes
M. Dampierre
Prince de Cobourg
France
Crick
Russia
Prussia
Poland
M. Dumoutier
Switzerland
Vinna
Ihearth
Lndia
Elense of Commons
Dunpar
Lea
Pitt
Heavy artillery movements and European diplomacy report
The Mail from France notes Austrian heavy artillery arriving at Avons as part of ongoing operations. Reports discuss Prince Louis of Prussia and Saxon contingents, tensions over payment bans, and potential loans. British naval policy and Spanish seaborne efforts are outlined alongside local incidents and societal notes from the era.
Race to the Magestres and the Prix at Wind Sor Chapel
Morning service at St George's Chapel attended by Lady Howe and Colonel Gway after the Prix. A Spanish prize ship retaken by Hydra or Péseton frigate of Admiral Gell's squadron from French hands for 11 days. Prize valued at a million, with 250,000 recovered by French from the captured ship Dumoumier. Commodore Gers offers convoy protection. Edgar of 74 guns returns to Spithead. French slave raiders reportedly seize Soleure in Switzerland and other towns.
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Fterslay
Magestres
Cress
Lady Howe
Gway
St. George’s Chapel Windsor
Doctor Dovsworth
Gell
Dumourier
Lima
Cadiz
Dumonvier
Gers
Edgar
Berrie
Spithead
Switzerland
Solewre
Amnesty Proclaimed for Deserters and Reconciliation Mass
Deserters may return to their corps before October with possible indemnity if guilty only of desertion. A mass confirmed the Asspx and reconciliation, followed by rejoicings. The Duke of York arrived at Courtrai on the 20th, with Dutch troops joining the main army. Army strength noted includes 4 infantry battalions 3 cavalry squadrons 22 cannon pieces and 2 mortars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desirou
Duke of York
Courtrai
Interior of Antwerp Congress Tangled by Dumourier Setback
Reports from the Antwerp congress reveal initial push toward amicable settlement, then a shift to a formidable Franco Austrian offensive. Heavy batteries from Namur to Mons and Bastogne, with Prussian forces marching on Lisle, and Austrian Cobourg maneuvers near Valenciennes. Emigrants arrive from Germany but Cobourg rejects their service, while a limited monarchy with a free constitution is hinted for France after victory.
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Antwerp
Duke of York
Adeklanp
Prince of Saxe
Mercy Agcenteau
Morterstes
Winnebourg
Count of Star Hembperg
Coun. Kever
Spain
Naples
Prince of
Orancy
Count Bentinck
Van-Der
Dumourier
Prince de
France
Prench
Igihyat
Brussels
Tournay
Lisle
Frertth
Collé
Maubeuge
Givet
Famars
Ney Soores
Flanders
Malplaquet
Latour
Beaulieu
Schroeler
Namur
Harville
Manubeuge
Quivrain
Valenciennes
Clairfait
Bouille
Saint Amand
Prince’ de Cobourg
Knobelslorff
Germany
Prince de Cobourg
Low Countries
Troops Encamped Near Lisle and Conde Strong Posts
Courtray April 27 report describes forces commanded by the Duke of York in a camp five leagues from Lisle with a strong French garrison. Additional French troops near Conde and a formidable Austrian allied presence near Tournay are noted at similar distances.
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Duke of York
Fragmentary Notice of Military Conduct and Moves
A damaged wartime snippet accuses a Frertth Commander at Connez of hanging a flag of truce bearer and warns that garrisons face sword if they act. It notes a Commandant’s unwillingness to repay Royal Regiments and reports a movement of Blues from Birmingham to Coventry. Gloucestershire clothing manufactory outlook appears prosperous.
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Connez
Royal Regiments of Horse Guards
Oxford
Birmingham
Coventry
Gloucestershire
Privateering News Amid Wartime Cruising Reports
Fragmentary OCR recounts privateers and captures during wartime, naming vessels such as the Swallow cutter and Ranger Privateer, plus prizes taken near Norway and France. Notes damaged, but mentions Hull Sivek Ligbau and bloodless fleets, with chains of capture and cargo details.
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Honda
Kourak Perot
Breft
Liverpool
Liddle
Shoreham
Wateer
Chambers
Sivek Ligbau
Regi
Norway
Lys
Dartmouth
Mie
Ranger
Aldémeney
France
Spitfire Cleared From French Frigates Off St Helens
Arrivals report the Spitfire under Captain Durham leaving St Helens after a cruise with French frigates sighted. The ship eluded them as a eastward breeze arose, while other vessels Circe under Captain Yorke and Tifiphone under Captain Hunt prepared to sail westward tomorrow morning, signaling for four ships to proceed.
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Cortsmoutr
St Helen's
Spitfire
Durham
Mn Tarry
Pheirs
Tiuinthaine
Jena
Yorke
St. Helen’s
Hunt
Edgar warship arrives at Spithead amid convoy battles
April 28 report shows the Edgar man of war reaching Spithead after engagement with the Dumourier schooner. A Sanitheen was captured after a five hour fight, with 20 guns and 200 men. The privateer and Phaeton retook the ship in a British convoy. A Spanish vessel reportedly carried sixty tons of money when seized. Fort William Glatton and London Indiamen accompanied the convoy from the Downs.
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Spithead
Edgar
Ord Bertie
Glatton
London
Houghton
Downs
Prisoners at Plymouth Break Windows in Hospital Ward
Last night French prisoners in the Big Naval Hospital sawed iron bars of windows in two parts but were discovered in time to prevent their escape. They are put on a low diet until further orders arrive. A large fleet near 200 sail is said to be at the port with Admiral Colby expected. The Hinde dumped guns overboard. Atlas and Glory of 98 guns are ordered for Commission and ships of 74 guns to Portsmouth with two gun-boats each.
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Lénden
Prussia
Pirie
Bubepet
Kyye
Paussia
Tharn
Danrzic
Empurior
French Netherlande
Potana
Grudgo
Louis of
Wirtamberg
Saxony
Europe
Great Britain
Court of London
Ferrel
Mediterranean
Marquis of Lansdown
Orestes
Witte Apenfo Barketor ES ER Uor
Sans Culottes
Brighton
Shoreham Custom House
Chace
Col. Gwyny
Ascot
Earl of ArBeMaRte
Ruptey
Liverpool
Sado
J. An
York
Norfolk
Lincoln
Newark Church
Flinthhire
Cheshire
Chester Road
Winchetsea
Darntey
Bausdet
Me. Dawawy
Duke of Dorset
Plymouth
Perry
Sutherland
Colby
Flery Beautyard
Canseau Wera Te Tranny
Hinde
Atlas
Glory
Portsmouth
April 27 arrivals of British ships to Dublin and Channel Isles
A fragment notes ships arriving from Teneriffe to Brazil and westward voyage ofArvived the Pheenix. It lists His Majesty’s ships Porcupine Squirrel Renger Spider and Viper cutter sailing for Guernsey Jersey and Hope for Dublin.
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Pheenix
Brazil
Teneriffe
Niger
His
Guernsey
Jersey
Hope
Dublin
Theatrical Register Saturday Evening Showings
The notice lists performances for Saturday evening including Grecian Daughter, The Gamester, Covent Garden Romp, How to Grow Rich, and the Invasion. It notes showings of How to Grow Rich in the London inn and a title How to Grow Rich with the finishe inn in London.
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Theatrical Register
Covent-Garden
Firish Inn
London
Marriages Recited At Various English Estates
A set of marriage notices records unions in England. Ves Thomas Swinnerton of Batterton joins Miss Milborne daughter of the Right Hon Lady Martha Milborne by unspecified rites. Also noted is a marriage at Knightforidge involving the Right Hon William Rich Manners, brother of the Duke of Rutland.
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Thomas Swinnerton
Batterton
County of
Sthford
Miss Milborne
Martha Milborne
David Bunfall
Elfea
Knightforidge
William Rich Manners
Duke of Rutland
Arrivals April 27 at Jamaica and other ports
A list of ships and crews arriving from London Africa St Vincents and the West Indies with origin ports including Virginia Dominica Bristol and Amsterdam. Details cover ships names captains and routes along with commodity prices and banking notes.
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Staie
Jamaica
Join
Shaw
London
Londonderry
Providence
Scalliga
New Volta
Barbadoes
Africa
Sophia Dorothea
Jargentony Fr
Oadon
Lowestoffe
Forte Ham
Houghton East Indiamen
Fanny
Murphy
Comerick
Countess of Iexborough
Crawford
Ann
Collins
Cadiz
India
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Ganeral
Bank S.cck
Frasvurs
Fualenciennes
Avons
Drnnes
Taalf Ag
Fiders Feench
Halland
Waterford
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