French Menace in Killala Bay Report Sparks Dublin Alerts
Extracts describe French frigates landing near Killala Bay on Aug 22, with about 2000 troops taking posts and detaining Irish forces. reports say a squadron near Lough Swilly and Killala, plus a North West Coast patrol to intercept. Yeomanry pledge loyalty as Dublin braces for possible further action.
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Irylandy
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Killala
Prince of Wales
Lee
Lloyd's
Anderson
Dublin
Sigo
Mayo
Lough Swilly
Rilldla Bay
Lough Stwilly
Ireland
Killzla
Sligo
Uffion
Sligo Bay
Auassax
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Conpaughe
Srocx
Kineaia
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Ligutenant
Kulala
Castlereagh
Higgins
Secretary of State
Home Department
Irevawn
Duke of PortLand
Mavox
Stocx
Kildlalay
Cam
Keala
Blacke P.mi
Cal Fé
Washington Accepts Command in Chief Amid War Clouds
New York June 20 Senate of the United States receives copy of General Washington’s acceptance as Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of all American Armies. Mount Vernon July 33 1798 Washington explains reluctance to abandon peace, cites Franco Directory hostility, and confirms he will lead when needed. Appointments announced for Major Generals and Brigadier Generals.
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Provisional Army
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Tenessee
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Foreign threat spurs Yeomanry mobilization near Killala and Sligo
The article warns of an expected landing by French forces near the northwest coast. Yeomanry units are mobilized and preparing to march against possible incursions. Authorities fear the coast is favorable for landing operations and could inflame local disaffection.
Naval Movements From Spithead Aug 26 18th Century
Yesterday morning ships sailed from Spithead including the Tigre 80 guns under Sir Sioway Satiml and the Balfeur 98. The Argo 60 and Cormorant 20 guns along with other vessels were expected to sail to join the convoy. Defiance 74 guns arrived from the Channel Fleet, Superb 74 guns sailed to join Admiral Brairoat, and Zrial cutter 14 guns under Lt Garratt moved to Lt Marcou. Cameleon 18 guns went on a cruise as did the two Generals aboard the Cormorant.
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Nelson
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Youn
A3raham Adams
Foseph Andreas
Harry Fielding
Slade
Barthalomew-Close
Filgrave
Tyringham
Bucks
James Burnham
John Partridge
James
Partridge
Aylesbury
Middleway
Shadwell-Dock
Shadwell
Joseph Leary
Mr. Hammonn
Narborough
Portsmouth
Auc
Spithead
Cormorant
Haerlem
Burt Ton
Nore
Mage Kare
Gibraltar
Defiance
Jones
Channel
Superb
Sutton
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H. Garratt
Marcoua
Cameleon
Stes
Forces in Ireland On First Day Of Month Report
The Army lists 10 regiments of Regular Cavalry 15 ditts of Foot 12 dittos of Fencible Cavalry 30 dittos of Fencible Infantry 2 ditto of English Militia 6 companies of Inmalids 37 regiments of Native Militia and nearly 200 corps of Volunteers Cavalry and Infantry.
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