Aristocrats and Emigrants Shape French Turmoil
Reports from the frontier recount 400 plus French emigrants welcomed by locals as Jacobin influence provokes aristocratic defiance. Garrison troops display stark contrast, with dragoons well dressed. others in tatters. Portions of Valenciennes garrison surrender to avoid oath violations. News describes sieges, patrol clashes near Gemignies, and casualties among a provisional force.
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Ezman
Ardennes
Moselle
Valenciennes
Charles Schroéder
Doisas
Grunwolph
Mosen
Esterhazy
Hiffars
Charles Schroder
Free Corps
Cdlonell
Seryjen
Gemignies
Peruer
Odonell
Military Movements and Reprisals Across German Front
Reports indicate Austrian and Prussian forces advancing toward Landau and Worms while French positions retreat to Rheinzabern. Wurmser attacks near Horde to turn the army’s flank, burning a magazine at Imingen. Mentz to burn public liberty postures amid harsh punishments. Kehl severs Post Office and blocks German correspondence as war escalates.
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Dorck
Bokmer
Raxiz
Szecurr
Carlserg
Prince de Holenrone
Lautreck
Lautern
Prussia
Durkheim
Landau
Worms
Weingarten
Wurmser
Rheinzabern
Rhomberg
Wuinser
Imingen
Weiffenan
Mentz
Kehl
Germany
France
French Evacuate Camp of Magdeleine After Garrisoning Lisle
Brussels reports that the French have evacuated the Camp of Magdeleine used to cover Lisle, but left a 15,000 man garrison to defend the town. It notes cannon, vast provisions, and ammunition, with two commissioners engaged in reconnaissance. Count de from Vienna and Prince de Pontarowsky moved to Spa, possible return to England. Allied HQ at Herin Aug 4 lists 29 men and cavalry at 30 on the move.
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Magdeleine
Lisle
Harracx
Vienna
Prince de Pontarowsky
Spa
Elgnd
Herin
Prebends and trials amid a royal week of notes
A fragmented report recalls Rev Dr Whitiam Layarp becoming a Worcester Prebend and a Westminster appointment for Rev Dr Hucues. It mentions Admiralty orders for a 28 gun frigate, le vees at St James's, and various trials, charges, and sensational Paris and Rome mentions alongside remarks on French fashions and a proposed monument for a fallen Coupay figure.
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Whitiam Layarp
Worcester
Hucues
Westminster
Admiralty Office
Will of the Earl of Tanzer and codicil details
The will dated March 29 1788 and a codicil dated March 138 1790 allocate jewels furniture and incomes to the Countess and other beneficiaries. An annuity and legacies are listed for the Earl's family including Hon. Joan Talbot and others with conditions tied to a debt and bonds. Court actions cover a marriage inquiry and a guard case as well as a coachman rescue near Wick and Knipttibridge barracks expansion.
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Earl of Tanzer
Stratford Place
Earl
Joan Tarsor
Colonel Tarsor
Guards
Mr. Tarsor
Fool
Frances Crerwyxp
Tower
Weald
Essex
Weexs
Staffordshire
Talbot
Court of ‘Chancery
Atttorney-General
Detorney
Peznan
16Th Light Dragoons
Wick
Brighton
Knipttibridge
Com
Treaty of alliance confirms dismemberment of Poland
Warsaw reports the treaty of alliance between Russia and Poland fully confirming the dismemberment and cession of Polish provinces occupied by Russian troops. A similar treaty with Prussia will be concluded. Delegates discussed details as a Russian banquet honored Princess Orca Pautowna’s birthday. New Lithuanian and Crown officials were appointed including Tiskiewiec Grand Marshal of Lithuania Morpihi Grand Marshal of the Crown Bigvift Marshal of the Courts Zalufi Crown Treasurer.
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Ress
Russia
Poland
Grodna
Ion
Beren Buzholtz
Count Sievers
Redno
Orca Pautowna
M. Tiskiewiecs
Lithuania
M. Morpihi
M. Bigvift
M. Zalufi
Kine and Duke Re NarT Visit Christanstad garrison
Christianstad in Scoria reports the Kine with the Duke Re NarT arriving on the seventeenth at the governor Colonel Count Blixen’s house. On the eighteenth the garrison drilled before the monarch and the Duke Recent who rejected high satisfaction at quick disciplined evolutions. On the nineteenth they visited royal domains nearby and on the seventy sixth left for Malmoe.
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Re Genart
Count Blixen
MrxsEsty
Malmoe
Dutch Naval Fleet to Med Itercerpt and Peace Mission
The Admiralty orders seven ships of the line to be prepared and sent to the Mediterranean under Vice Admiral Meivittre as ambassador to the Dey of Algiers to secure a new peace and alliance treaty. The fleet then guards Levant trade while Dutch gun-boats on the Rhine remain for future expeditions against Abface or along the Saar.
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Meus
Amsterdam
Mediterranean
Meivittre
Republic
Algeirs
Levanta
Mentz
Rhine
Saar
Turmoil in Brussels As Armies Advance Amid Public Unrest
Reports from Brussels describe political factionalism amid royal authority strain. Proscription lists target civil officers, while imperial troops march to quell disturbances. Prussian intelligence says Beaubarnois defeated by Brunswick and Wurmser. French losses and retreats near Landau. A powder wagon explosion near Andulecht caused extensive damage and casualties.
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Beagaxt
Josten
Duke of Brunswick
Wueamser
Prince of Coupe
Weitemburg
Landau
France
Europe
Maubeuge
Landrois
Quvernoy
Dunkirk
Ajax- Zeuge
Berching
Chibonne
Dumourtier
Aixala-Chapelle
King's Plate and Four-Mile Heats Racecard
Sporting intelligence lists The King's Plate events for 4 to 6 year olds with four mile heats. Competitors include Mr Annesley’s ch h No Pretender, Lord Sackville’s br h Ecicus, Mr Lade’s ch h Carrots and Bacus the favourite. Sweepstakes of dogs and a Cigy Bowl horse race follow with entrants such as Dorchester Heathcropper and Thalia. The card covers Thursday and Friday races with weights, ages, and participant names in a mid 19th century betting program.
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Mr. Annesley
Lord Sackville
Br. H
Ecicus
Mr. Lade
Bacus
Chichester
B. H. Dorchester
Richardson
B. H. Heathcropper
Parker
Hightizer
Lird Sackville
Lade
Gr. H. Cardinal Otc
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Committee of Welfare
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Sevres
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Christianstadt
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Hague
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Andulecht
Peneiig
Sporting Intelligence
Salis
Week
Joan Bs
Flacclis
Penruddock
S & H. Snorum
Glib
Richarton
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