York's Army repelled near Berfee in August 1753
An advance Hanoverian post near the Berfee wood repelled by artillery from the main camp. Captain Meniscantre of Duke of York's staff was unhorsed by musket fire. Later movements describe movements from Quéchies to Baifica and Aiix with Austrians Hessians Breaching lines, an army potentially forty thousand strong, slight losses, and delayed baggage.
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Fiead
Orchies
Berfee
Meniscantre
Duke O of York
Hedi
Balen
Quéchies
Nonain
Bachy
Cifoing
Baifica
Aix
Tibuchin
Liile
Coismigv
Cifong
Baifieu
Horiz
French and British Movements and Revolutionary News in Aug 1793
Reports from the French and British fronts describe movements near Turcoin Lispourt and Lincelles. British guards suffer losses at redoubts. cavalry contingents march to Lin celles while the Marseillois army positions between St Remes and Orgon. French notices recount Federation tranquillity fears, royalist actions, executions in Marseille, and ongoing military and political turmoil across Lyons, Cambray, Sedan, Landau, and Life with emigrations, cashiered authorities, and troop movements along the Rhone and Alsace fronts.
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Unanimou Sy
Committee of Public Welfare
National Convention
Marseillais
St. Remes
Orgon
Avignon
Aix
Carieaux
Legion of the Achroges
Rhone
Durance
Laraeau
Fura
Dubois Crancé
Vibiers
Zec
Cambray
Bouchain
Casar
Carignan
Sedan
Hussars
Lauzun
Hubert
Beauiew
Westembourg
Mansfeld
Landau
Upper
Lower
Alsace
Philippeville
Convention At Life
O’ Moran
Paris
Armouth Joins King's Camp Near Saint Louis
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Armouth with the King at a camp near Sanr Louis. The report mentions a helmet and a jorn by tonish belles, but details are unclear.
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Armouth
Camp
Sanr Louis
France's Lyons siege and Constitution pledge prompts bold proclamations
Dispatches from August 1773 show French revolutionary leaders marching on Lyons with 21,000 Republicans, promising peace if the city opens its gates and threatening force otherwise. The assembly approves proclamations, calls for discipline, and vows fidelity to the Constitution as deputies safeguard the ark of alliance and the Republic.
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Bourge
Kellerman
Lyons
Rcigis
Republic
Dubois- Crancé
Genévale Meermann
Lyaugsqasvil
Bouchetre
Lecointre
Versailles
Miniter
Committee of Public Safety
Bouchotte
Champ de Mars
Paris
Herault - Sechelles
Oaths and cheers as crowds vow loyalty to republic
The hall echoed with cries of Vive la Republique as supporters declare devotion to the republic. They pledge daily tears and blood of loyal citizens, resisting tyranny and honoring the enduring spirit of the nation.
Emigrant Relatives Arrest Demanded in Liberty Conflict
A debate from August 7 records urges arrest of emigrant relatives and confinement with cannon leveled at their house. Advocates call for execution of those talking of amnesty and insist no peace, trade, or pardon for liberty's enemies. A second member insists on rapid extraordinary couriers and placing a neo noble at army or administration head.
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le Yeune
Otd Infstant
Paris Council Decrees Shutdown of Gaming Houses and Barred Areas
On August 6 the Procureur of the Dommion's reported suspicious persons near barriers who lured Federalists into wine vaults and brothels. The council ordered all similar venues closed and patrols to search, plus inspectors to watch for suspicious individuals. On August 8 the council decreed noble deeds and brevets to be used in cartridge making.
Camp at Brighton August 21 maneuvers soldier regiments
On the Brighton camp day August 21 several regiments were maneuvered on the hills behind the camp with careful formation. The Duke of Ricum Monp and colonels supervised to ensure close, well dressed lines and unbroken ranks during marching, with precise positioning maintained throughout.
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Duke of Ricum Monp
Brighton Theatre Comedy in Town Amid War Sermon Fuss
The Brighton Theatre hosted The Comedy of Every One to a fashionable crowd last night, but a disturbance arose when Rev Vicessimus Knox from Tunbridge was accused of promoting sedition. Soldiers in attendance demanded his removal after a sermon on war calamities and peace prospects. Knox defended himself but was unable to speak and left with his family amid ill treatment.
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Brighton
Vicessimus Knox
Tunbridge
Curious Bathing Incident Stuns Seaside Town
A married lady and her husband visited the sea for treatment and daily ablutions. An observer watched the private bathing, noting the unusual use of the bathing machine and a late appearance by a well known local gentleman. Rumors spread, but the husband remains unaware as royal visitors and Mr. Fox call at the Camp.
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Duke of Marlborough
Fox
Hasings
Frice of Stocks Wholesale Prices Recorded Yesterday
The list shows bank stocks and various securities with fractions and cents, including Bank Stock at 176 1-4th 7 percent red, 97 teeth 79 teeth 2p Cent, and Exchequer Bills with 3d ditto 3s. Lottery Tickets and Navy bonds noted. Onto October values with divisional exchequer dividends and India.
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Aths New Navy
CIA
India
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Sedly
Lannoy
Roubaix
Sarcoim
Penpleure
Liles
Waitrells
Faping
Croix
Mauveux
Turcein
Fromm
Turcoin
Lincelles
Bosvillle
Coldstream
Gascoine
Ensigh Baysey
Doy Lex
Evans
Arcuer
de Peyster
Royal Artillery
Lee
Munth
Per
EE Affairs
France
Federation
General Labourdonnaye
Jean de Luz
Lobadere
Lanlau
Meniz
Pope Ag
Lacroix
Eure
Loire
Dubois - Crance
Guuthier
Army OF the
Alps
Municipality OF
Frice
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