Fragmented European War Commentary on French Frontiers
A sweeping, opinionated dispatch discusses the French Republic facing Austrian and Russian forces, forecasting battles near Provence and the Italian Alps. It cites Suvarrow, Archduke, and Comte dArtois, notes Swiss levies, and warns of surrender or continued resistance amid shifting Allied movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Aciles
Dames
Neve
Sarpissa
Austria
Russia
Morsan
Provence
Alps
Massina
Gescua
Franche-Comté
Moneau
France
Lyons
Francé
Covcur
Suwarrow
Frowere
Moxstene
England
Comte pDp Art Tots
London
Wiewman
Mvies
Comte d’Artois
Culodei
Baron de Rotre
Prisce
Duke de Lavaz
Comte Frangeis
Iscaes
Comte de Vau- Drevil
Bihop
Aeras
Pictesru
Osfend
Newport
Sixys
Las de Gand
Republic
Shipping intel from Plymouth and nearby ports
Ships arrive including the Prussian brig Aurora from Danizick and the Voltigeur and Valiant from the westward. Provisions and troops move as Admiralty orders quarter 300 invalids at the Citadel. Warships listed afloat or cruising, with a pattern of French and Spanish fleet activity reported in Biscay and Ireland directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Aurora
Danizick
Bourdeaux
Bas
Darae
Lord Prony
Wistward
Voltigeur
Shortuanp
Lugeer
Maxwelt
Deruize
St. Ube’s
Pillau
Ultha
Lisbon
Proffiaa
Bs Warren
Shoat Lane
Falmouth
France
Spain
Bay of Biscay
Ireland
Terhay
Zemeraire
J. B. Warren
Cesar
Pacer
Rufe
Sawyer
Ramilies
GaravaLt
Royal Sovereign
Brprorpy
Achilles
Murray
Diamond
Grirrita
Cyne
CuMincHam
Fowey
Daresy
Letters Hint at Spanish Squadron Pressing Cadiz Harbor
The missives from the twenty fourth Ul describe the Spanish squadron as ill in the harbor of Cadiz, with claims of urgent and significant TV content prompting hope for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habyur
Cadiz
London to Margate troop movement delays urged
A crowded scene at gravesend reports the embarkation of troops for an expedition. The letter notes rapid mobilization with wagons and carts, the army occupying Bachan Downs, and passengers barred from coaches to Margate or Dover as they are used to move soldiers.
French Fleet Disappearance From Cadiz Inner Harbour
Private letter extract reports the Spanish fleet at Cadiz and the French fleet leaving on June 6 with no clue to their destination. Conjecture points to West Indies Ireland or Brest, but provisions and a French privateer theft aided their escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Conjeclure
West-Indies
Iresland
Brest
Acadiz
Royal progress to Weymouth with Princess Amelia
Their Majesties plan to reach Winchester then Weymouth on Saturday, while the Princess Amelia travels a separate route and rests along the way due to fatigue. Mr Gartusnore’s foreign trip halted at Stockholm. A Prussian captain’s report claims fleets in the Bay of Biscay. Sir William Grant wins re election as MP for Bank County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen’s
Cumberland Lodge
Staffordshire Militia
Windsor Association
Prince of Wales
Roya
Dubois
Charlotte
Princess of
Waxas
Blackheath
Cuar
Blackfriar’s Bridge
Kent
Birchington
Margate
Lord Duncan
Barginoton Wil
Hds
Earl Rowe
Marines
Barrincton
Admiral Day
Cay
Naples
Burro
Carat
Moreau
Jougsert
Collefing
Dutfelfar
Becuiyer
Netherlands
Brusfells
Ghent
Steburgh
Dunkirk
Onc
Leghorn
Reinhard
Taalleeyrand
Florence
Lor
Wx. Chatteron
Levcuron
Gamare
Re&ory
Alnhamstone
Ffiex
Whitfable
Secretary of State
London
Winchester
Weymouth
Amelia
Gartusnore
Stockholm
Shortlam
Bay of Biscay
Winliam Grant
County of
Bank
GENERAL STAFF LIST OF MADRAS ARMY OFFICERS
A historical roster displays numerous generals and staff officers in the Madras Army. It names Maj Gen Cop Kamy, Lt Gen Richardson, Major Allen, Adjutant Gen, Lt Col Close, Capt Turing, Capt Young, Major Beacon, Capt Ourreputy, Lt Thomas Sydenham, Paymaster Mr Gordon, Lt Col Hart, Lt Col Carlile, Capt Prefcoes, Capt Traze, Major Corner, Major Hart, Captain Barcley, Captain Leith, Captain Grant, Captain Rand, Head Surgeon Mr Anderson, Commissary officers, and field apothecary Mr Dunbar among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acm
Cal Richardson
Allen
Any
Close Aéing
Adj
Turing
Piece
Young
Beacon
Guides
Thomas Sydenham
Mr. Gorden
King’s
Hart
Stopes
Carlile
Prefcoes
Dieth Dito
Traze
Majo Corner
Bullocks
Dallas
Barcley
Leith
Grant
Cantain Rand
Anderson
Bozars Copta
Macleod
Condlly
Dunbar
Qafter
Captan Semfons
Turmoil Near Seringapatam Signals Tippoo Retreat
The morning of March first reports reveal Tippoo's forces establishing 490 tents near Periapatam with several large cinemas and a green-tinted tent. General Stover notes Terroo may advance into the Conenary or unite forces to block interception as Harris's Bengal troops march toward Seringapatam. Rebels, skilled in jungle ambush, struck the rear with heavy grape and matchlock fire before fleeing. Prisoners claim Sutraun aims for his capital with scarce ammo after a tuy blow near the Cavery River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Periapatam
Stover
Terroo
Conenary
Ordur
Tsepeo
Tippoo
Harris
Bengal
Mysore
Seringapatam
Tarpon
Tippon
Cavery
Military enlistment chaos prompts regimental shifts and honors
Reports describe how Vo Luytigers gain liberty to name their regiments causing uneven enlistment. The Army reshuffles command, appointing generals to second battalions while militia numbers stay fixed. Other items note theatre sales, a Norwich wagered horse, and a minor racing tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo- Luytigers
Mrthra
Gth
King’s Own
Hewert
Eee Scott
Cortex
Regiment of
Foot Guards
Na Pier Christis Buaron
Cafr-Ceway Volunteers
Ireland
Theatre Royal
Edinburgh
Theatre of
Glasgow
Keapue
Jackson
Mesirs
Wayne
Norwich
Huntingdon Road
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Iriga
Gore
Seax
Ship News
Yarmouth
Downs
Baker
Nore
Harwich
Feliston
Harvey
Navy
Milford
Fréene
Ceres
iJohn Stoney
théTre
Mary
Louisa
Diana
Liverpool
Deal
Aug
S. W
Calcutta
Melpomene
Raionadie Man of War
Torbay
Gravesend
Juny
General Staff
Madras
Commanhio
LivetenAny-ceneter Kanes
Cop Kam
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