King to Madrid on War Aims and Peace Efforts
The British King explains continued attempts at peaceful discussion with Madrid to avert war, noting Spain's refusals and alleged misuses of neutral rights. He defends British actions to protect subjects and property, cites inquiries into detained ships, and asserts that Spain pursues wartime aims against Britain to serve enemies. The message frames Spain’s war as driven by pernicious influence and insists Britain seeks an honorable, speedy end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spain
Madrid
France
Europe
Great Britain
Great
Britain
Arites
England
Court of London
Caf
Italian Affairs After German Gazettes Reach Embden
London reports a Prussian vessel brought German gazettes that largely support conjectures on Italy. They claim French losses in recent actions were immense and Mantua's blockade was breached with aid to the fortress. Uncertainty remains on Wurmser’s moves and Alvinzi’s position, with differing accounts of Vicenza and Mantua relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embden
Italy
Buonaparte
Berister
Mantia
Davidovicu
Wurnser
Alvinzy
Bugnavarre
Brenta
Berrier
Vicenza
Geiergk Preedich
Aroma
Infpruck
Ropmed
Mantua
Daly
Falmouth voyage parley and naval outlook
The Packet reports crew fatalities from fever early in the voyage and a later healthy return. It notes reduced Caribbean epidemic, Cape Saint Nicholas fortifications, shifting Franco-Spanish naval strength, and British efforts to fund the state through private or bank subscriptions. It discusses the Directory’s openness and recent negotiations, contrasting British leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
West Indies
St. Domingo
Cape
Nichola
Burcu
Cuba
Reunion
Admiral Mann
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Sir John Jervis
Toulon
Carthagena
Providence
Liverpool
Directory
Ships News From The Atlantic Convoys In December
Transports Little Mary and Friendship from Gibraltar arrive, sailing with Adelphi Adventure and Edward and 37 merchant ships under Admiral Mann. By November 18 the fleet split near 46N. Audacious parted for England, heavy gale ensued. Adml Mann’s squadron includes Windsor Castle Terrible Defence Cumberland Saturn Hector. other ships to Halifax and Lisbon then. Dover report notes Aurora and Latona on cruises. Spanish prize captured with hides furs and sugar. Van der Vurr reported taking another ship from Havana with 120 chests of specie. Pursuit arrives from Calcutta. fifteen East Indiamen return to Crookhaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Mary
Baker
Friendship
Kirksey
Gibraltar
Adelphi
Adventure
Edward
Mann
Ocober
Lisbon
England
Gounp
Windsor Castle
Terrible
Defence
Cumberland
Saturn
Hector
Edgar
M‘doncaxt
Cotpoys
An Allto
Halifax
Hassar
Couxerr
Punite
Rowney
Aurora
Garnier
Latona
Ank. Lroce
France
Vanoetrur
Vanpfvurr
Havannah
Debate in Parliament on War with Spain and finance
The House discussed the Madrid Declaration of War and the Imperial Loan. Members argued over timing and accountability for imperial debts, while Dundas moved to thank the King for the communication. Navy finance and military interference in Northamptonshire were also addressed.
Bankrupts and Surrenders Listed in London Gazette
From the London Gazette December list, bankrupts include J Conway and J P Richard of Liverpool merchants who surrender January 10 and 24 at Star and Garter Liverpool. S Whitby of Bolton cotton manufacturer surrender December 22 23 and January 24 at New Bridge Inn Bolton. J J Donkin Wakefield Yorkshire grocer surrender December 26 27 and January 24 at Black Swan York. other names: J E T Grant G Wakefield Manchester merchants. W Green Newcastle upon Tyne merchant. G Lee Bath coach-maker. J Palmer Northwalsham Norfolk miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Conway
J.P. Richard
Liverpool
Star and Garter
S. Whitby
Bolton
Laskathire
New Bridge Inn
J. J. Donkin
Wakefield
Yorkshire
Grocer
Dees
Black Swan
York
T. Grant
G. Wakefield
Manchester
Mer
W. Green
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Merchant
G. Lee
Bath
J. Palmer
Northwalfham
Norfolk
Miller
Parliament in Lords debates on Canons Residentiary increase
The House of Lords read a first time a bill to augment the number of Canons Residentiary of Litchfield and considered the King's Message. Lord Grenville expressed confidence in unity and moved an Address of Thanks for his gracious communication after criticizing Spain's interruptions and war declaration. The Address was ordered to be presented when his Majesty receives it, and the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainwaring
Shadwell
Wapping
Dent
Dundas
Court of
Madrid
Rofé
Alderman Combe
Rose
Lords of the Treasury
the Customs
Committee of Ways and Means
Whitbread
Grey
Exchequer
Andy
Fox
Crawford
Pitt
Colonel Crawfurd
Wm. Pulteney
Fow
Spain
Europe
Gentlemarn
House of
France
His Majesty
NAVY
Navy Office
Northamptonsiire
Mr. Jekyll
John Rudil
Quiham
Hampshire
Dutri
War-Office
Northamptonshire
Litchfield
Lord Grenville
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Ship News
Plymouth
Dec
Sir
Dover
Barker
Calcutta
Crookhaven
Ireland
House OF Commons
Tas London Gazette
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
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