Levee arrivals and royal court notes from Londown
Reports from Londown recount arrivals of Sir Jouy Parnext and Rozert Houart at the Levee, Viscount Torrington’s Brussels audience, Sir William Hamilton departing for Naples, and Hannoverian intrigue. Mentions Weymouth visit, Wooburn estate works, possible royal marriages, and Franco Prussian developments. Also covers a Maiden voyage mail from the Keeward Islands, society arrivals, and a petty crime at the Three Crowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouy Parnext
Bartz
Ireland
Rozert
Houart
Dublin
Dundas
Lord Hoop
Hotham
Cossy
L. Gower
Goopaxt
Earl Chatham
Earl Howe
Lord Shildham
Mr. Dundass
East Indies
Viscount ‘Torrington
Secretary of State
Brussels
Mr. Pitt
Downingreet
William Hamilton
Naples
Grerce Hammons, Esq
America
Prince of Wales
Weymouth
Duke of Beprorp
Maximilian
Saxony
Vienna
Lord Grenville
Dxtany Ferdinio
Earl Gower
Robert Statley
Paris
Corporation of London
Duke of Norfolk
Shetherd
Tontine Inn
Morris
York
Brcward Worstey
Newton
Isfe of
Scarkeriuch
Archbishop of Canterbury
Marquis
Marchioness of
Stafford
Gower
Countess of
Merry
Bruntow
St. Martin’s Church
Germany
France
Indra Islans
Sr. Domingo
St. Domineo
Hispaniola
Spain
National Assembly
St. Dosxco
West India
Philadelphia
Three Crowns
British Capture Cannanore After Severe Deputation
A detailed report from Bombay dated 1760 recounts Major Dow and Lieut. Col. Bairour leading divisions to dislodge Tippoo’s forces at Cannanore. After a hard fight with redoubts and batteries, the British secured the heights, compelled surrender of the fort and garrison, and took hostages. Losses were light for the British, while Tippoo’s troops surrendered with arms, muskets, and field pieces. Four Rajahs are to be reinstated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Eagar Heights
Dow
Bairour
77Th
Mzur Mauo- Med Kuan
Cannanore
Avery
Carly
Tippoo
da Break
Bellipatam River
T ‘Hey
Circar
Batiapatam
Wiseman
Major Dow
Grenadiers
Baliapstam
Meex Aiahomed
Seringapatsin
Sverp Manomen
Breeser
Hartley
Trevanergurry
Malabar
Bel Yapatam
Beypore
Cannanore Campaign Report From Cannanore January 17
A despatch describes Cart Oakes's detachment returning to camp after taking Barragurry and Catapore forts and placing the king of Catinade in possession of his country. The Phoenix frigate sailed south, with Hartrey's detachment expected soon. once junctioned, forces would form a strong army in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cart
Oakes
Catinade
Sthult
Ilhewa
Barragurry
Catapore
Carly
Azrey
Alf
Senea
Rith
eneropMmen
Phoenix
Byron
Cannanor
Bn Ferokokad
Mangalore
Hartrey
Frenrren
Montcom Miry
India
Siege of Darwar detailed assault and stalemate reports
From the Bombay Gazette February 2, the narrative covers renewed bombardment at Darwar, breaches, and heavy fighting as British batteries fire on the fortifications. Despite ammunition shortages and strong enemy bulwarks, progress is noted with several casualties, including Lieutenant Sina. The piece notes internal defense bolstered by Ismour troops, reports fresh supply lines, and mentions strategic movements toward eventual possession of the fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darncar
Bombay
Phow
Agai
Islay
Ben
Darwar
Sina
Tivroo
Mysore
Seviagapateu
Goa
Poowab
Tyo
Seth
Peshiva's
Tts
Desperate Defense at Darwar Fort Prepares for Siege
_reports from Darwar describe a fortified garrison loyal to Tippoo Kaon sworn to defend the fort to the last. The besiegers expect a flare of ammunition hourly, while the garrison boasts supplies water and abundance of arms. The Bhow enforces harsh punishment for attempting to convey provisions into the fort, underscoring the critical struggle in Tippes's country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwar
Tippoo
Acco
Tippes
Bombay Gazvette Retrospective Note on Worcester Sails
Fran the Bombay Gazvette from February 29 reports the Worcester ship departing Bombay harbor. The brief item notes the date and location with a concise maritime reference, reflecting a historic shipping moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran
Bombay
Boy charged with rape before Alderman at Gildhall
Tuesday John Daniel about 14 appeared before Sir Warwin Lewis at Gildhall charged with rape of a girl six. Strong proof led to re examination. A robbery two miles from Liverpool last Thursday involved five men who took over 300 in cash and promissory notes. Magistrates offer 170 guineas for discovery of the offenders believed to be rioters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daniel
Warwin Lewis
Gildhall
Liverpool
Also Mentioned on This Page
Londown
Cannnanore
Worcester
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