Fray at Seringapatam and Malabar Army actions amid sieges
The report describes British forces under General Harris repulsing Tiptop’s army near Serderjeer, with 3600 men held against 12,000 to 19,000 attackers, heavy losses including several officers wounded and three killed. It notes Malabar Army under General Stuart marching from Cannanore, the capture of three forts, and French losses in the Camp of La Sybille and La Forte, plus regaining the Offerley Indiaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiefel
Treroo
Nizan
Reynoups
Stuart
Cannanore
Montresor
Serderjeer
Tiptop
75Th Regiment
77Th
Meer Gupsar
Beucy Nazgos
Harris
Constantinople
BuonaPparte
Acre
la Sybille
la Forte
Davis
Moramteron
Coox
Diamond Harbour
Uncertain Fleet Movements Spark Portugal and Crews Debate
Reports from London discuss Combined Fleets seen near Cadiz possibly heading to Portucal, with speculation on targets including Irivana and the Turkish Empires. Notes mention Brow, Bourson, the Duke of Wirrenmers, and DorszT, plus Gibraltar arrivals, and Captain Sir Enward Berry receiving the Freedom of London.
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Gasrusuors
Dewpas
London
Cadiz
Porpecat
Mediterranean
Portugal
Termercy
Norrs
Inevana
Brest
Duke of Bourson
o’Artois
Edinburgh
Fnce
Gibraltar
Enward Berry
Widdin
Wallachia
Spain
Inquisition
Militia Volunteers Marched to Bat ham Downs
Fragmentary OCR notes describe militia volunteers forming encampments on the Isle Hay for embarkation with troops marching today and tomorrow toward Bat ham Downs. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a military mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle Hay
Batham Downs
Majesty and theatre visit mark royal celebration
Yesterday the monarchs toured Cumberland Lodge for birthday preparations and attended Windsor Theatre to see The Dramatist and My Grandmother. The article also discusses British views on French naval movements and lists recent promotions in Bengal including Major W. Kiexpatrick and Captain G. Downie.
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Wanguerssa
Cumberland Lodge
Prince of
Brest
Gibraltar
Ocean
Ireland
Mediterranean
Bauax
Francois Og Nevec HaTeAav
Interior
Republic
Rome
Louis the Xvith
Tarquin
Cizen NevarcHargav
Sutty
Racine
Faascors Og
Nevrcuareau
Bearx
Journal Des Hommes Libre
Reinhard
Engish
Pitt
Barthelemy
Tulleyrand
Amd
Chanvelin
England
France
Hamburgh
Autun
Chauvelin
Vallyrand
Valleyrand
Reinherd
le Zhard
Naples
Florence
Oc. Dit
Bengal
W. Kiexpatrick
Major Beatson
Madras
Capt
G. Downie
James Locknarr
Auditor-General
Thos. Granam
Calcutta
J. Haywoon
Surveyor-General’s Office
W. Krekpareaicx
White thorn tempting bee and Mary’s angel face
An old poem fragment by H. W. depicts the enamored speaker praising a lover’s lip like a white thorn. The verse compares the beloved to nectar and ambrosial dew, and notes the lover’s eyes mirrored in the speaker’s affection. The speaker identifies as the enamored bee, fond of the beloved and their kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Melancholy Accident Near Dargle Claims Miss Moore
A jaunting car excursion at Dargle Wicklow ends in tragedy when harness slips on a steep hill. The Baron George's sister Miss Moore is killed, his wife is badly injured, and a child suffers a broken limb. The incident occurred Sunday during a family outing with the Baron’s party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dargle
Wicklow
Baron George
Miss Moore
The Thetis Disaster at Sea and Naval Notices
Alarm and chaos aboard the Thetis as fire spreads from the gun-room, crews abandon ship into boats while rescuers from nearby vessels winch survivors from the wreck. Cargo includes 4500 bags of saltpetre and 600 bales. Other items touch on Lord Howze, a sermon praising naval heroes, coal prices, and a Sussex bath experiment with turtle comfort.
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Bombay Courier
Nezsuch
Ikeris
Thetis
Lord Camelcorp
Germany
Augsburg
Cuaruts
Lord Howz
Meath
Ireland
London
Sussex
Pofbie
Capture of La Forte and wound of Captain Cooke
News from Bombay Harbour reports Capt. Cooke of HMS La Sybille captured the French frigate La Forte near the Sand-Heads after a stout night fight, with heavy casualties on both ships. Cooke, wounded and likely fatally, is to be conveyed to Calcutta. Lieut. Hardyman appointed to command La Forte pending orders from the Admiralty. the prize will be purchased for his Majesty’s service.
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Admiralty Agr
Goty
Jim
Admial Rainier
Bio' Dapey
Bontbay Harbour
Cooke
la Forte
I Benga
Son
la Sybiile
Calcutta
Hardyman
Sir Alured Clarke, KB
Fort Wiliams
Morrington
Fort St. George
AcHin Head
Sceptre
Cape of Good Hope
la’ Forte
Persea Ranier
Batafore
Madras
Davis
Lord Mornington
Royal events mark Windsor and Ascot amid royal duties
Monday marks the Prince of Wales turning 38 with a grand Windsor Lodge entertainment. Royal routines include Ascot duties, a Royal Theatre visit, and a Royal Regiment field day on Winkfed Plain. A Divine Service at St George's Chapel and Treasury business in Westminster follow. A Mail from Hanover arrives. Aldermanic and sheriffary appointments are on the day’s agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyis Royal
Prince of Wales
Cumberland Lodge
Great Park
Windsor
Ascot Heath
Duke of York
Royval
Windsor Theatre
Prince of Wares
Winkfed
St. George’s Chapel
St. Dawin’s
Oseber
Y.ugter
King's Messenger
Arived
Aalfaxy
Falreath
Grantham
Aldurmas Perce
Mr. Chamaray
Lordoe
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H. W
Dublin
Ava
Earl Fitzwilliam Indiaman
Ree Londom Gazette
John Round
Wargrave
Berkshire
Thomas Abbott
Bath
Francis Daves
Bell-yard
Dogtors Commons
Thomas Turner
Penryn
Cornwall
Tovey
Jun
Bridge-yard
Lambeth
G. Hobson
Mearsbrook
Derbyshire
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