Fire at Sea and Naval Movements in the Port
A detailed dispatch describes firing from ships against a harbor position near Porto Ferrajo, with Major Duncan and joint Army Navy actions praised for harmony. It notes Captain Edward Berry commanding the ship, a cannon battery of four hundred regulars, and lists ships and officers, including Biscayne and others, plus reports from the Admiralty on engagements with the French privateer Vulcan and other vessels, with modest losses and captors.
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Duncan
Porto Ferrajo
Sterell
Navy
Txcannot
Edward Berry
Wilitra
Inconstanc
Freeimantie
Flora
Biddlton
Southampton
Zaing
Cape
Macnamara
Peverell
Vyntaubrigg
Gously
Rose
Admiralty’ ‘Office
AVC
Adinii Seatorrey
Gonz
Halifax
Roan Nepean
Thétis
Revais
Vulcan
Pesperance
Redd
Conspiracy in Rome and Anger at Government War Policy
London reports a Rome plot on the 7th alt involving 1500 conspirators to overturn the government and introduce Jacobinism. Leaders Bardieri and Zoz noli, plans seized by Blues serjeants. Critics attack ministers over peace prospects and Hammann’s continental journey. Public alarm grows as opposition writers rail against war and diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Duke of Porizann
Paris
Rome
Barberi
Regiment of the Blues
Zoznoli
Bologna
Pyrenees
Blues
Bardiers
France
Tehis Majezty
Hammann
Europe
Pirr
Lima
Ouir
Andarchists
Daclaint
Fragmented Ottoman notes on officer expulsions and Russo-Persian war
Extract recounts Turkish officials resisting officer dismissals amid French influence, plans to use dismissed officers elsewhere, and continued Ottoman fears over Russian advances in Persia. It notes army setbacks in Romelia, brigand activity, and large conscriptions, with dispatches from Memmingen dated August 22, 1796 describing desertions and shifting eastern front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conde
Memmingen
Ulm
Lindau
Aulendorf
Willingen
Fralch
Brifgau
Uini
Danube
Brenau
Faizburgh
Unhappy Warwick Street Painter Ends Life After Debt Threat
The unhappy Mr Erwandstowe of Warwick Street Herald Painter cut his throat on Hampstead Road after debt of 8000 to a Colourman. He had paid instalments until the final, when the creditor warned prison if the debt remained. He attempted drowning, cut his throat, and was found hanging by a gate. He died Wednesday morning at fever 0 clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwandstowe
Warwick Street
Herald
Hampstead
Solane
Hain
Paris Letters Reveal Threats and Rewards in Hague Report
A fragmented antique report notes a German inquiry into a plan and author, with a reward offered for information. It mentions a Paris reference, a possible arson in Baréith, and a young woman whose name and family are unknown, but she is linked to a bold act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nera Fira
Arrmy
Paris
Hague
Cial
Esland
Army of Italy The General 1 Chief of Army to the Executive Directory
A fragmentary dispatch from Seleci ons August 6 reports rapid Austrian reinforcements to Italy. It notes General Arzveda’s division losing Corona and Salo post while Guieux’s brigade inflicts heavy action near Brescia. Italian divisions suffer casualties and reorganize under pressure as operations unfold toward Milan.
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Army of
Italy
Seleclions
Thermidor
yAug
Rhine
Austria
Milan
Arzféda
Corona
Sale
Guieux
Dernibrigade
Salo
Balo
Brescia
Bre
Fcia
Amlio
Ibn
Dallemagne
Monte
Chia
Lonado
Pont
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Spencer
St. George's
Bermuda
Ser
Bonetta
Esperance
Volcan
Bremand
Charlettown
Guada- Iouye
Léannot
Everal
Harrier
Eam
Cory
Nomooa
Leeward
Aus Cayes
New York
Seton
Jamaica
Lips
Joan .Tremayne
Murray
Admiralty-Offeces
Downs
Mr. Nepean
Lion
Beachy Head
Jevers
Admiralty-Office
John Borlase Warren
Dovarnenez Bay
Brest
Heners
T.seagrave
Parliament-street
Grandha
Battersbury
Bath
the- Lamb
Panama
J.gould
Upper
Berkeley-freet
Guildhall
Rowell
West Smithfield
Loggins
Newent
Gloucesterth
Bell
Wim. Webb
Manchester
Jon. Hagar
Walkley
Sheffield
John Elton
Leicester
Thomas Overton
Ohn Slack
Suttor
Yorkshire
Owen Batchelor
Corn-street
London
Reis Efendi
Porte
Dominions
FSV
Malta
Levant
Arade
Africa
Altai Ie Ts
Romelia
Persia
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