Turbulent European War Rumors and French Plunder in Naples
The report details rumors of Italy's neutrality being violated, English ships near Elsinore, and Swedish and Russian actions. It covers French looting in Naples and Tuscany, destruction of fortresses, the Colossus of liberty’s critics, Macdonald’s retreat, and widespread panic as French troops occupy Rome and seize art and sculptures while locals grow distrustful and anxious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Fu V.olent
Bisfiegers
Copenhagen
Avasa
Phenix
Petersburgh
Elsinore
Lst
Elfinore
Alkmaar
Walter Boyd
Tromp
Minerva
Réraulus
Blonde
Revel
Baron Kruder
Lubeck
Dover
Calais
Vienna Court Galletty
Italy
Macdonald
Lucca
Génoa
Sarzana
Spezzia
Szftri
Paris
Shele
Junion
Naples
William Hamilton
Portici
Capo de Monte
Farnes
Noentus Baldus
Championet
Herculaneum
Zarillo
Pompeia
Rome
Farnese
Tuscany
Reinhard
Kery
Rose
Hamburg Mail reports on Suwarrow marching toward Gesoe
The Hamburg Mail cites reports that F M Suwarrow with 40 000 troops from Mantua and 4lfendria presses into Gesoe. No clear confirmation on the Barberta file. Movements of the Combined Armies are detailed in a private letter and in a Pajue article from the 17th. A secret treaty between the French Republic and Prussia for restoring the French royal line is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Suwarrow
Mantua
4Lfendria
Gesoe
Barberta
Ilamlurgh
I'Azue
United Provinces
Faencu
Prussia
France
Cogan Assia
Secret Convention of 1796 Berlin Treaty Negotiations
A 1796 Berlin accord between Prussia and the French Republic envisages territorial adjustments in the Low Countries, secularization terms, and indemnities linked to the left bank of the Rhine. The document pledges to protect Hamburg, Bremen, and Lübeck, and outlines mediation toward Orange restoration and Batavian settlement. The text ends noting Mr. Pirr’s arrival at Walmer Castle for the second expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of the
United Netherlands
France
Munster
Ams
Friezeland
Wintrup
Heyden
Duchy of Cleves
Holland
Réine
Rhine
Sensnaer
Rechlingshausen
Basle
Paussia
House of Hetle
Hesse Cassel
Prussia
Hamburg
Bremen
Lubeck
House of Orange
French
Batavian Republic
Nassau
French Republic
Prince of Orange
Wurtzburgh
Bamberg
Berlin
Christian Henry Curt
Count Pe Haucwitz
Anton Bernarp CaiStarp
The Expedition Dispatches From Deal Advise Delayed News
Reports from Deal describe dispatches received at the Admiralty about Lord Duncan and Admiral Mitchert, with cabinet absence delaying confirmation. The letter notes officers near land awaiting important intelligence while downplaying Dutch counterclaims about a flag exchange. A lugger brought no news this morning and transports reportedly stayed well, with some separation in a gale but later rejoining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Lord Duncan
Admiral Mitchert
Deal
Durcan
Second Embarkation at Bantam Downs and Deal
This report details the Duke of York’s expected arrival, troop marches, and ongoing embarkations at Deal, Ramsgate, and Margate. It notes about 2,500 men embarked, future transports, and concerns over horse loading, with references to various regiments and officers, plus local notices on a political figure and Mantua’s 1630 sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam Downs
Duke of York
Tueday
Deal
Zard
Barham Downs
Ramsgate
Tranger
Flanders
Sith
Rath
Rgch
Margate
Downs
Lord Lovaine
Earl of Beverley
Duke of
Norr Humapaatann
Beeralstone
Mr. Rose
New Forest
Mantua
Lord Romney
Freedom of
Genoa Threatened as Allied Forces Advance on Front
Private dispatch reports Sowarnow and Count Hongstoreean moving toward Genoa while Me Las presses Savond. French may be enveloped if they stay near Genoa. Suwarrow’s route remains unclear. Ruffians venture toward Kehl, Rhine crossings feared. Brunt and Directory discuss defense with Dendels and ministers. Proclamation at front promises restoration of old Holland order with Vienna Petersburg and St James's aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburgh
Sowarnow
Hongstoreean
Genoay
Piagenza
Me- Las
Savond
Genoa
Suwarrow
la Rochetta
Switherland
Wirtemburg
Kehl
Rhine
Strasburgh
Massena
Hague
Westphalia
Ems
Lingen
Brunt
Dendels
Hollands
Vienna
Petersburg
St. James’s
Expedition off Texel Describes Landing Efforts and Gale Impacts
An officer’s extract from a letter aboard the Texel expedition ship describes failing weather since departure, a halted land approach due to heavy seas, and a plan to land near Kickdown. It notes a flag of truce to inform the Dutch of aims to rescue them from French rule, and reports the fleet weathering gales with no major damage as they proceed toward the Texel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Duncan
Circe
Texel
R. Aperecombie
Mircuett
Lord Doxcan
Aetee
Glatton
Cons
Ratvifan
Grarie
Romney
Lawrorp
Dickson
Migiflaw
Morner Monment
Haat Belliqueux
Burt Teertay
Mitcheely
Ouchron
Bratig
Bazely
Kent
France
S. W
N. W
Storey
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London
Gezat Bairaix
Wearoge
Spsuquat
Sealin
Europe
Base
House of Oranez
M. Christian Henry Carr
Count de Haucwitz
M. Anton. Beanard Castraro
Repubtic
Pirr
Walmer Castle
Ship News
Plymouth
Torbay
Majesy
Maryborough
Sorueny
Mortacne
Kyrour
Bellona
Sir
T. B. Tompson
Diaxeth
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