Wanted to Hire Norfolk Farmer Seeks 300 Acre Farm
A Norfolk farmer with experience and property seeks to hire a three hundred acre farm with house and out-buildings between Chepstow in Monmouthshire and Cowbridge in Glamorgan, near the Bristol Channel and Rumney. Prospective landlords are invited to respond with full conditions to Messrs Croufe and Stevyson.
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Norfoek
Chep+ frow
Mnmouthshire
Cowbridge
Glamorganthire
Pbristol
Uik
Rumney
Norfolk
Croufé
Steveyson
Germanic Army Holds Against French Assault Near Zeifkau
From Germersheim near Landau dated July 17. On the 22nd at six in the morning enemy attacked our right wing, forcing posts to retreat behind abatis and abandoning Sniegelbruck and Belheim. French forces, 36 to 40 thousand strong, could not be dislodged that day. The centre saw a similar attack. heavy cannon fire and mounted units clashed, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The day ended with continued fighting and uncertain results as dawn broke. The French attacked again on the 26th and were repulsed.
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Abbatis
Sniegelbruck
Belheim
Zeifkau Forest
Archduke Lovoto
Imperial Horse
WurMser
Abercrombie
Crautorp
Ith Light Dragoons
Cambray
Douay
Lisle
Dunkirk
Woolwich
Forces near Cintra brace for northern regiments
Near Cintra are encamped six regiments of infantry and two of horse, which will be joined by some more regiments, now on their march from dark northern provinces.
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Cintra
Matrimonial Elopement Case Before the Chancellor
A guardian petitions in Chancery for an elopement and clandestine marriage to be examined. The Attorney General argues the ward’s case requires court inquiry and possible Fleet Prison service for the husband. The Lord Chancellor orders service of an order for the husband to appear in court on Saturday next.
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Court of Chancery
Fleet Prison
Parish Imitates Fashion In Scotland's 1760 1790 Accounts
The Mi amister of Marns of Fintry in Porfar parish notes changes from 1760 to 1790. In 1760 English cloth is rare except for a master and a Quaker, clocks and tea kettles are scarce, and Christmas visits are simple with broth and beef. By 1790 neighbors dine together more, six to seven dishes appear, people dress better, and rum punch tea and grace drink after meals become common.
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Scotland
Marns
Fintry
Porfar
Searce
Elea Santly
Evacuation of Valenciennes by French and Allied Capture
Extracts describe the French garrison's evacuation of Valenciennes and its capture by British and Allied forces. Major Wicur commands field-pieces, guards, and storming parties. French regiments march out under Ferrano amid a stark, shattered town. The siege moves toward Dunkirk with heavy artillery and garrisons blocking routes.
Entry of the King of Prussia in Mentz and Aftermath
In Mentz the King of Prussia and the Prince of Hesse Darmstadt entered on the 24th with the second French column leaving on the 25th. Many troops were embarked on the Rhine on the 26th for Strasbourg. French losses and garrison numbers are noted. Hostages Rewbel and Merfin stay to cover debts and contributions. Clubists faced reprisals as the garrison evacuated. Rafel the Chief was captured with gold. Homes of escapees were razed and confiscated.
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Prussia
Hesse Darmstadt
Mentz
Rhine
Strasseurg
Rewbel
Merfin
Rafel
French garrison flees town amid fires and intrigues
July reports describe a mob scene at a German clubists house as fires spread, passengers claim French incendiaries caused most destruction, and clergy and nobility dwellings suffered. Prussian officers Kaédereuth and Schoenfeld receive the Black Eagle from King Frederick William. Reinforcements bring the army to about 120,000 troops. Chancer, former Condé governor, is jailed at Namur. Mexicz capitulation grants two four-pounders to General d’Oyré per authority.
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Peticz
Count Kaédereuth
Baron Schoenfeld
Order of the Black Eagle
Frederice William
Chancer
Cond
Namur
Austrian Netherlands
Josephh
Mexicz
d’Oyré
Spanish fleet near Coast of Nice and camped troops
Turin reports Spanish ships off the Coast of Nice with French batteries along the shore and 4000 French troops encamped. Regicides arrest several in the town. His Majesty plans to visit the camps tomorrow. Dukes Cha blaic and others are mentioned in relation to movements near Aoita valley.
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Nice
Chablaic
Raus
Demont
King and Regent Arrive at Carlscrona for Journey to Scéaia
The King and the Regent arrived in Carlscrona today and will depart tomorrow to continue their journey to Scéaia, signaling the next leg of their royal itinerary.
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Scéaia
Middleton seeks mediation over Poland dismemberment
Hague reports that Polish resident Mr Middleton presented a note to the authorities requesting mediation regarding fresh attempts by the Courts of Peterburgh and Berlin to dismember Poland. The government in concert with the British Minister is preparing convenient measures and has sent new instructions to the Chargé d Affaires at Warsaw.
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Middleton
Peterburgh
Berlin
Poland
Warsaw
Brussels Prisoner Exchange Closes Amid War Updates
A prisoner swap agreement exchanges captured troops rank for rank between Belgium and France. General Chancel and General Mostel were exchanged. 200 to 300 Belgians in Valenciennes were brought here in irons. Dumourier’s fate remains unsettled, with La Coffe taken to La Porte de Halle. A failed attempt to trap Dumourier near Havergoom is reported, with Hessian and Austrian forces anticipated.
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France
Chancel
Condé
Mostel
Valenciennes
Dumourier
la Coffe
la Porte de Halle
Brabant
Havergoom
Breffels
Van
Maubeuge
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Wiicur
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Prince de Corourc
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