Poems and Notices from a Covent Garden Publisher
Fragments describe a theatre figure Thomas Hull of Covent Garden and a duke letter to Leeds. It lists works offered for sale including Egypt with Wigs Odes, Adela Northington novel, Bell's Common Place Book, and Mrs Burke. Also announces retirement accommodations and medical remedies by White and midwife services with priced items and a concealed pregnancy address.
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Thomas ‘Hull
Theatre Royal
Covent
Liffion
Duke of Leeds
Hull
Duke
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Near- Dean’s-yard
Westminster
Cawethorn
George“ Cawthorn
Egypt
Wniforr Tle
Adela ‘Northington
Fr. White
Mwite
The West Indies Brigand War Reported in June Campaign
An eye witness recounts June operations against Brigands on Guadeloupe and nearby lairs. British forces under Generals Nickoris and Campfield advance from Garibou Bay and Port Royal to Gouyave, Morne Quare, and Belvidere, with French surrender at Gouyave. Count Heillemer earns praise for a bold assault reducing Brigand resistance amid rains. Sixty prisoners sentenced with most condemned for leading bands.
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Fedon
Garibou Bay
Nicsoris
Chatteloupe Bay
Gouyave
Guadaloupe
Campxely
Port Royal
Belvidere
Uyaye
Héillemer
Morne-Quare
Heillemer
Ache’s
Samphel. S
Igaditig
Alarm and retreat at Bock Exheim gate in Castel relief
Last night alarmed garrison reports beat of generale and trumpet. Two battalions marched out at Bock Exheim gate as Imperial forces under Colonel Williams press Mayne river flank. Imperial troops seize corn and cattle from villages along the Mayne, loading wagons with spoil.
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Bockextheim
Castel
Wri- Lyams
Evench
Mayne
Keiterspach
French demands and hostages during fortress siege update
The text reports heavy French requisitions and loans, hostages moved to Charlemont, and French artillery needs for Mentz. It notes a separate peace arranged by the Augsburg circle with Moreau, and a Saxon circle conference at Eisenach to seek pacification, while Republicans reach Ulm and seize imperial magazines.
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Veftigen
Wurtemberg
Baaden
France
Pyrmont
Prussia
Charlemont
He - Brothers
Betamawn
Leipzic
Atl
Mentz
Mannheim
Suat Bia
Augsbourg
Constance
Eisenach
Ulm
French capture Rheinbergen redoubt near Ehrenbreitstein
From Coblentz July 36 report the French attacked the Austrian redoubt north of Ehrenbreitstein on Rheinbergen height. They carried the redoubt, seized two guns, and took forty prisoners, many Treves Chauffeurs, while the fortress fires back. By July 31 the French hold the height and advance posts lie close, with Republicans entrenching nearby.
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Ehrenbreitstein
Rheinbergen
Treves Chaffeurs
Dresden Near Frontiers Prepares for War Invasion Feared
The Theatre of War draws near Saxony as invasion fears grow. An army orders full readiness with two main corps posted in Thuringia and Neustadt, a reserve corps in the interior under General de Gersdorf, and a contingent joining from the Empire army.
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Saxony
de Rehren
Thuringia
de’ Mahlrberg
Neustadt
de Gersdorf
Forcheim and Bamberg Besieged as War Opens in South
In Bamberg on July 16 the Bishopric fortress faced fresh assault as 1200 Austrians entered the city and occupied ports. 1090 troops were sent to repair batteries while cannon from the arsenal were mounted. A 20 000 man camp surrounds the area with several corps already arrived, heightening fear of bombardment by the approaching French.
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Forcheim
Bamberg
Bishopric of
Austrian Forces Hold Position at Ziel in Bavarian Skirmishes
A strong Austrian force is entrenched at Ziel with heavy fighting near Schweinfurt on July 27 and 28. French losses include hundreds dead and prisoners. Austrian parties near Hafsfurt three miles from Schweinfurt. General Wartensleben arrives with headquarters. Imperial reinforcements move toward Nuremberg and Forchheim. Armistice talks between Franconia circle and the French are said to be advancing.
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Bamberg
Zéil
Wartensleben
Bavaria
Nuremberg
Forcheim
Franconia
Paris moves to pacify Austria and sever from England
Vienna reportsFrance aims to pacify Austria by detaching it from England. The British minister signals that if England continues the war, the Emperor may seek a separate peace for survival. Domestic lenders in Suabian states balk at seven million horins loans. The Milan silk sale plan and Swiss buyers emerge as Italy bears heavy financial burdens.
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Austria
Erself
England
Duke of Wartemberg
Baaden
Horins
Suabias
Mont de Piete
Milan
Italy
English Property Seized by French at Leghorn Valued at Twelve Million
Reports from Augusta on July 17 claim the English property's loss at Leghorn totals twelve million. French demands include disarming inhabitants except Grand Duke troops, occupying Genoa and Spezia, closing river ports to the English, and surrendering the Imperial Aubaffidor. The claims are likely exaggerated.
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Leghorn
Spezzia
Marquis d d'Greta
Austrian hospitals to be ferried across the Danube
An order directs immediate embarkation of Austrian military hospitals and transport across the Danube. Heavy artillery and baggage of the Imperial army of the Upper Rhine are also returning to the area. The Condean Corps is reported at 74,090 men as of late July.
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Ulm
Danube
Upper Rhine
Suabia
Waldthut
Raesbo jury s thirty five greatest confusion and alarm
Dispatch notes widespread alarm as French advances push deputies to depart Raesbo. Many archives packed, town swells with fugitives from Wurtzburg Bamberg and Suabia as Ratisbon faces upheaval and evacuation.
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Ratisbon
Wurtzburg
Bamberg
Suabia
Austrian Reserve Artillery Marches to Bohemia Through Bamberg
On July 23 the Austrian Reserve Artillery broke up to march to Bohemia and yesterday Imperial hospital corps of Pontooniers passed through Bamberg. Two couriers arrived. one from Archduke Cuarties to General Wartenstein, who was absent, so the courier went to Eltmann near Mein, where his head-quarters are. The other courier, Count Pereia, a Prussian colonel, traveled from Anspach to Bergen.
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Bamberg
Bohemia
Imperial Hospital
Wartensleben
Eltmein
Mein
Count Pereia
Anspach
Bergen
Gun-boat buildup at Antwerp reported in foreign note
In Brussels on July 23 a considerable number of gun-boats are equipping at Antwerp. They are built in the Swedish manner and carry twelve pounders. When landed the guns can be placed on a carriage and made fit for service quickly. The Hottila is to be commanded by a native Antwerp sea officer with Swedish service. Seamen are joining rapidly to complete the crews.
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Brusseles
Antwerp
Republic
Sweden
Fire Ravages Stutgard as Wars Rumor Gathers Pace
From Banks of the Mein dated July 26, reports say no letters reached Stutgard while verbal accounts claim the city is heavily damaged by a fire that left much of it leveled. General Mercen has HQ at Vaihingen once held by Archduke Charles as troops steadily reinforce the French army in Suabia.
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Stutgard
Mercen
Vaihingen
Pottson
Charles
Carlsruhe
Strasburg
Suabia
Convention of Saxony Princes to Meet at Eisenach
In Henneberg on July 24, reports focus on a Convention of the Princes of the Circle of Saxony to be held at Eisenach to consider measures for the present critical situation.
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Henneberg
Circle of
Saxony
Eisenach
Frontiers and foreign moves stir German politics
Report from Aschaffenbourg says Republicans press Bamberg frontier while Austrians move magazines across the Danube. Forces of the Elector of Saxony are mobilized not to fight the French but toward a potentially sweeping political shift. Three new bridges on the Sieg are planned, sparking wide conjecture.
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Neuwied
Auve
Aschaffenbourg
Bamberg
Danube
Saxony
Germany
Franconia Front Causes Shifts in German Military Posts
Frarconia front details a French army operation pressured Austrian forces as a corps moved near Richbach and Gentundenty. The Imperial chief was removed, with warehouses and depots sold off from Würzburg to Pilsen, Bohemia, amid repositioning and fear of a major march toward Bohemia.
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Franconia
Richbabis
Gentundenty
Wurtzburg
Pilsen
Bohemia
Wareensleben
Bantberg
Peace prospects amid Austrian tensions near the Danube
The article notes rumors of a peace nearing conclusion between the Emperor and French rulers on the eve of an accord. References to the Archduke, Friedberg affair, and German and Italian tensions are noted, with sporadic reporting on military movements and disrupted port arrivals along the Danube frontier.
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France
Irmy
Rdin
Vienna
Thes
Danube
Great Power Shifts Foreseen as Austrian Evacuation Looms
Report from Basel notes rapid changes expected in European politics once Austrian forces are fully evacuated. A general peace is anticipated to reshape the continent, with Philipsburg under blockade and rumors that the king departed for Berlin. Swedes report ongoing strategic blockades affecting commerce and travel.
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Byegee
Philipsburg
Bysnopt
Berlyn
Swueese
Berlin diplomacy and king’s return in Potsdam report
The day the King is expected back at Potsdam. Negotiations between our Cabinet and the French Ambassador continue with a French Secretary of Legation sent off Friday with important dispatches for Paris.
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Berlin
yAve
Pottdam
Legation
Parisi
Amsterdam Streets Painted to Cost 60,600 Florins
Utrecht July 27 report notes burghers presented printed gravings about future reforms and obedience. The National Convention replied through the French Minister Nor promising swift move to organize the Constitution of Batavia's people. Street names in Amsterdam are being painted at corners, with an estimated cost of 60,600 florins to residents.
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Gro
National Convention
Batavia
Amsterdam
Arrivals and Movements Amid Italian Conflict News
Vienna reports Prince Ferdinano of Württemberg arrives to justify his conduct in the Sieg affair after a long royal conference. Marquis De Gato expected from Basel, Sir Morton Eden and Baron Talicot hold talks, Archduke Charnes to join mid-month. Russia promises 60,000 troops to frontiers if peace delays. Mantua garrison well provisioned, Mantua besieged by French per latest Army in Italy dispatch.
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Prince Ferdinano
Wurtemberg
Marquis de Gato
Basle
Morton Epan
Dr Talicut
London
Archduke Charnes
Russia
Bohemia
Austria
Mantua
Our
Coast’ Gazette
Italy
French siege of Mantua intensifies with bombardment
Milan despatch reports the French army pressing the Mantua siege with about 60 000 men using 36 mortars and 60 heavy cannons. Over 800 shells already struck the fortress, several quarters set ablaze, as Republican General Massena deploys 28 000 on the frontier to block Austrian relief efforts.
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Milan
Jurva B
Mantua
Massena
Fyrol
Lisbon News Fragments Describe Portuguese Convoy
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Portuguese convoy sailing from the Brazils with about 60 ships and warships. The text references Jacx and a return voyage, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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Lisbon
Jacx
Brazils
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