Proclamation of a Dutch commander as forces shift in turmoil
The letter discusses demand and proclamation by a new Dutch commander as turmoil mounts in Europe. It notes British support for monarchy restorations, with speculation on Prussia and Saxon fronts, and praises the potential return of sovereigns, liberation of provinces, and punishment of usurpers. It questions English envy of wartime power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feém
Paussis
Alfie
Tox
Oxavae
Porasem
Etagia
Sprra
Hollavean
Prussia
Yous
Switzerland
Royal levee and royal expedition notices in London
Report of a royal levee at St James's Palace and instructions for officers joining the Duke of York for an expedition to Weymouth. Also details of proclamations, court attendances, foreign ministers, and fleet movements with dispatches from Lisbon and a variety of court and military updates.
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Youx
Windsor
St. James’s Palace
Weymouth
Biron de Mazritz
Hida
T Erwass S Bart
Duke of Dorser
York
Wares
Winchester
Sains
Bury
Isaac Hyann
Duke of Pontiann
Earl Spencer
Winpham
Earl Harasncron
Lord Cathcart
Count o’Artois
Duke of Bourton
Lord Grenvitt
Cleveland
Count D’artois
Yarmouth
Cuxhaven
Lord Grenville
Stowe
Marquis of Bucwincuam
East‘India House
London
Dow
Barham Downs
Rhine
St. Cyr
Mutyen
Moreau
Freland
Fleet movements near Cape Finisterre and Rochefort
Reports from Gibraltar describe the British fleet under Lord Keith advancing toward the Bay of Biscay after a clash sighting with the combined fleet off Cape St Vincent. Telegraph reports a Danish brig encountered, while a French frigate nearly collided with the Sag in the night of the 6th. Commands include Sir Bowane Petrew’s squadron near Lagos Bay and vessels Ajax Railleur and Voltigier sailing to Torbay Jersey and Eastward convoy duty.
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iSegins
Gibraltar
Lord Wi
Lord Keita
England
Cape St. Vincent
Bay of Biscay
Cape Finisterre
Eering N. E
Sir Bowane Petrew
Lagos Bay
Elizabeth
Sag
Svag
Infks
Colunna
Keith
Rochefort
Brest
Spider
Harrison
Ajax
Coonrang
Margate Dispatch on troop transports for the Downs
A gun was fired this morning as frigates and transports in the Roads prepare to proceed to the Downs. Eleven cutters passed southward, a 74 gun man of war with troops aboard headed to the Downs, while frigates Ceres Blanche La Sensitive Proselyte and Malpament lie at harbor. The 18th Light Dragoons transport departed Ramsgate for the Downs. the remaining transport awaits cavalry. The first division sailed at noon and ships from the Downs joined them, with more troops expected tomorrow for the second division.
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Downs
Ceres
Blanche
la Sensible
Proselyte
18Th Light Dragoons
Ramsgate
North Foreland
Algven A.M. Bbe
Departure of Sir R Angr and Admiral Mitchel for Expedition
Yesterday evening about seven Sir R Angr Exomant and Admiral Mitchel with the staff left for the Jfs flagship. Spectators cheered as the barge carried them. Early this morning the whole equipment weighed anchor with a WNW breeze. The second division is expected in a week to 16 days, and preparations to receive them are under way.
Embargo Rigor Tightens at Southampton Port
COWES August 13 The embargo is enforced with great rigour across the kingdom and at Southampton officers interdicted any vessel hired to carry passengers to the Isle of Wight, reflecting strict port controls during the period.
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Cowes
Southampton
Ife of Wight
Militia and Regiment Marching to Weymouth Encampment
Avo Poole reports the Somerset Militia under Earl Pow Lett marching to Weymouth tomorrow to encamp under the Royal Family flag. The 62d Regiment travels from Cornwall to Weymouth and will be quartered in barracks.
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Poole
Somerset
Earl Pow Lett
Weymouth
62D Regiment
Cornwall
Lords Kerry and Fleet Actions Near Gibraltar
Dispatches reveal Lord Kerry faced delays in passing the Gut of Gibraltar due to contrary winds, though his presence near Cape St Vincent strengthens hopes he will join the Combined Fleets. Reports say 7 ships from Ferrol and 5 from Redhfort were to reinforce, with French embargo suspected.
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Lord Kerry
Gibraltar
Admiralty
Lord Kairu
Cadiz
Streights
Cape St. Vincent
Ferrol
Redhfort
Lord Kaith
War rumors and mobilization across Europe cited
The Hamburg Mail reports ships from the North Sea arriving at Elfineur with more on the way. Brussels describes preparations for invasion with troops and fortifications from Dunkirk to Ghent and Liege. Batavian and French leaders push unity against Britain, with Brune named provisional commander and proclamations urging defense. Parallel unrest in Amsterdam and Rotterdam notes Stadtholder loyalists gaining ground and heightened security measures.
East Indies politics and cinema? No.
Fragmentary letter discusses Lord Mornington’s reform plans, potential vacancies, and economy as war looms. Zemani Suan’s approach to India, Rohilla and Mahratta dynamics, and fears of British trade loss are weighed with cautious governance. Subscriptions and civil service levies considered to fund wartime expenses and postwar adjustment.
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Lord Mornington
England
Zema Pis Suan
Delé
Tartary
India
Zemaun Suan
Royal House of
Timour
Vastals .Co
Oude
Enda
Tierco
Public Office Bow Street Charge After Peace Break
Yesterday Lord Craven appeared before Joan Foun in custody on a warrant for breach of the peace for sending a challenge to Mr. Wial Kempee, nephew to a Common Councilman. After magistrate inquiry a settlement by explanation ended the matter with no bail. Lord Serow attended. Mrs. Bennan named Housekeeper at Windsor Lodge in place of Mrs. Willis.
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Lord Craven
Joan Fuoun
Fownifhind
Macher
Wial
Kempee
Keeara
Se*row
Bennan
Querin’s’ Lodge
Windsor
Willis
Notable Army Appointments Amid War Efforts
The Hon. Colonel Joan Hore of the 2nd Foot is named Deputy Adjutant General to the Forces under Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Abercromby. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Anstaut Hur of the 68th Foot becomes Deputy Quartermaster General, with Henry MoraEty as Commissary General. Sir Edward Beray sails to the Mediterranean as captain of Lord Neeson's ship. the Dukes of Gordon and Roxburgh, Lord Horetoun, and others vow firm action against estate cheating after a harsh winter and spring.
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Joan Hore
Foot
Ralph Abercromby
Robert Anstaut Hur
68Th Foot
Ginecat
Fiid
Henry Mora
Eoward Beray
Mediterranean
Lord Neeson
Sir Epward
Goxwew
Roxsurex
Lord Horeroun
Mr. Oaime
Airly
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Margate
Copenhagen
Aus
North Sea
Elfineur
Tunis
Tripoli
Denmark
Weil
Brusseles, Juel
Bruges
Ostend
Blankenberg
Styckeng
Nieuport
Oftend
Isle of
Cadant
Sluys
Hulk
Axel
Sas de Ghent
Posside
Dunkirk
Gravelines
Lazemburg
Mentz
Dufeldorf
Muler
Trevesee
Liege
Luxemburg
Juliers
Venloo
Maestricht
Paris
Citizen
Rague
Jony
Tam
Brune
Channel
Batavia
France
Flergat Guiot
Shimmel Penaink
Amsterdam
Groeningaen
Agenor
Uigit
House’ OF Orangé
Stadtholder
East Indies
Cal‘cutta
Public Office
Bow-Street
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