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Evening Mail in London, Middlesex

29 Aug 1796

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Evening Mail

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 29, 1796

Page

2

Rumors of French invasion and Corsica evacuation debated

A fragmented London letter from Poole Aug 28 notes privateers at sea and French preparations along the coast for a potential expedition against England or Ireland. It cites Admiral Cornewer’s squadron near Brest, arrivals at Portsmouth including Admiral Parke and General Sir Ralph Abercromby, and discussions in council on evacuating Corsica with forces shifted to Gibraltar or St Doshingo amid wider European tensions.

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Opposition Refutes Claims On Minister and Peace Policy

The piece defends the government against opposition claims that the prefect minister is incapable of concluding the war and that a peace guided by Mr. Pitt is unsafe. It argues the minister is competent in tranquil times, condemns the opposition for seeking change, and references recent dispatches, naval news, and political commentary from the period.

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French prize ships and British squadron movements at sea

Plymouth reports the French brigantine Lucie captured near the Channel under Danish colors, with a Danish captain aboard, and the Dutch vessel Jonge Peters seized as suspect. British squadrons under Admiral Gardner and Vice Admiral Linzee arrive and refit at Cowes, with Hornet, Agamemnon, and others returning from Brest and Scilly. Transports, convoys, and quarantine news follow from Portland to the Motherbank as ships prepare for winter.

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Bow Street hearing in Yates murder case attracts crowd

Public office at Bow Street riots as Eliza John Sellers and Rich Footer are brought with a suspected will dispute involving Mr Yates, comedian. Dr Crugex notes Yates died from a pistol wound after threatening behavior by Yates toward Miss Jones. Magistrate orders commitment for trial.

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