Fragments Describe Prisoners, Reinforcements, and Fortified Actions
Reported fragments narrate an engagement with 1209 prisoners and a Berbachh regiment. A 30 400 strong corps attempted to save itself but was drowned. Rivoli and Corona positions were retaken. Pursuit reached Presbono as Farner and Kilmaine maneuvered at Mantua and the fortification events unfolded with cannons, boats burned, and enemy prisoners noted.
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Berbachh
Rivoli
Corona
Presbono
Angersau
St. Année
Dolée
Laqueta
Farner
Mantua
Kilmaine
Kiknaize
Mic
Suqnapante to Cardinal Matty Archbishop of Perrari
Fragmentary text appears to address Cardinal Matty and Archbishop Perrari with unclear political content. The legible portion references Republic forces and a personal plea or inquiry, but the surrounding fragments are garbled and do not yield a coherent event or outcome.
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Suqnapante
Matty
Perrari
Brave defense at Hu ninguytans bridge head during siege
Army of the Rhine and Moselle reports a fierce assault on the Haninguen bridge head. General adbatucci and Brigade chiefs Morel and Cxfagae lead bold counterattacks driving enemy from works after heavy losses. Prisoners taken, many killed or wounded. Victory praised by General Keene and officers.
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The
Rhine and
Moselle
Seth
Haninguen
Aéatucei
Adbatucci
Igne
Ambadiador
Keene
Thio
Hells
Cmy
Battalio
Lorbier
Aidde
Attack on the Bridge-head at Huhinguen Ends in Destruction
Paris and Basel reports recount a failed defense as Imperialist forces attacked the Bridge-head at Huhinguen. The commandant refused surrender at 11 am, a trumpeter kept until 12:45, and Austrian batteries battered the bridge. Fire raged, the main cable and extremities were shot away within half an hour, and pontoons drifted toward the Rhine banks with about 30 people. The bombardment continued despite the bridge’s destruction.
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Basle
Huhinguen
French Austrians Bombard Huninguen Amid Stalled Summons
A brief historic report describes heavy cannonade near Huninguen after two summonses to surrender. French defenses sink a flying bridge. 150 French casualties amid town damage. Austrian minister notes French claim of 16th affair exaggeration, claims Davidovich gained advantage on the 17th with 200 French losses and 12 cannon pieces. Royal forces also conduct a Leghorn descent.
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Prince -of- Furtenberg
Huninguen
Davidovich
Leghorn
Paris Gazettes
Bale
Huxizguen
Funsifba G
Rere-De-Poxt
Italy
Paris
Buona Parte
Daves Davis
Berthier
Wurmssr
King Marso
Mantua
Baffanc
Vicenza
Civero
Alvinzy
Davapovica
Rivoli
Buon- Wparta
Berisier
da’ Vebovtiera
Carlton House
Pirr
Fox
Jame Pulteney
James Murgayi Puprenzy
Si Ricnard’Hilr
William. Lamon
Joan Mipmay
Lawrences Dunpas
Col. Porter
Lawrence
Niewours
Lemon
Baker
Bastarn
BuLier
Exeter
Bata
Alderman Picker Till
Heavasipe
Fugton
Buizzago
Canterbury
Woon
West Middlesex
Bayly
Denbighshire
Dover
Mantis
Wacess
Leeds
Lucyn
Deeds Volunteers
Sheffield
Williams
Newgate
Bow-Street
Gach
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
Oxley
Borkeram Mail
Clerkenwell
Bridewell
Manheim Gazette Chronicle of Heavy Austrian Assault
Dispatch from Novi 26 describes trench fighting near Circumvallation. Austrian attacks under Archduke and Count Lafay raged with grape and cannon. Imperial losses mounted. several gallant officers killed or wounded. Reinforcements under the Archduke aided a vigorous counterattack repelling the enemy.
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Brancefort
Novi
Auf
Mortai
Highriefs
Count Laftyr
Count Givha
Parliamentary Proceedings on Loan Bill and Distillery Bill
The House of Commons examined the Loan Bill and the Scotch Distillery Bill and ordered reports. The Fire Excise Duty Bill was reported and ordered engrossed. Motions limited leave of absence. Mr Allen's six month country leave passed 34 to 13. Strangers exclusion vote 38 to 11. Quakers Relief Bill postponed. Mr Regot to explain and amend Act on sugar drawback. Militia Estimates presented. Adjourned.
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House
Vna Committee
William Young
Allen
Hodgrt
Evening Mail Dispatch on Mediterranean War News
Mail reports favorable naval and military news from the Mediterranean. Dispatches describe French and Spanish fleets damaged, Ottoman and Corsican movements, and British operations near Smyrna and Myrilla Bay. Also coverage of political moves, duels, and local court notices with various figures identified.
Admiral Mann Cruising Off Spain After Quebec Ship Capture
A November report states the garrison is secure as victuallers arrive under convoy of the Andromache frigate. Admiral Mann, cruising off Spain at lat 41, has retaken a Quebec ship once captured by Ricuery and bound for a Spanish port. It is conjectured he aims to intercept a Spanish fleet returning from America.
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Andromache
Portsmouth
Admiral Mann
Spain
Quebec
Ricuery
Mann
America
Vessels in Waters: Wrecks and Naval Movements Reported
Ship news describes Captain aur of the Mary and Jane sighting a wreck laden with oil near Barbadoes after finding corpses and a Newfoundland dog aboard. Dover returns safely after grounding near the Owers while Fly arrives from a cruise. Reports include Captain Hao np of the Carteret Packet-boat cutting away masts in a gale and the Ann armed cutter bringing in a French privateer, with Aurora frigate and Admiral Brewery’s squadron activity off Brest and chasing orders from Richery.
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Dover
Cuxhavens
Carteret
Hao Np
Cuxhaven
Heilige-Land
Ira
Aurora
Berwotss
Brett
Admiral Brewery
Brest
Richery
Terrible storm saves captain after shipwreck near Leith
In a perilous night voyage the Friendship of Leith was driven ashore near Holy Mand Point. The captain jumped overboard and swam to the rocks, followed by the mate and another crew member. The vessel flooded, crew sought aid from a light keeper. The captain reached safety, others succeeded, while some were lost. Reports continue of ships and officers in regional waters, with various arrivals and health notes for naval personnel.
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Ian Extedier
Fiens
Smade
Newcastle
Hastings
Still
Grangemouth
Mewcastlé
Ceres
Newman
Halifax
Plymouth
Admiral Mura
Prince
Cape
Reynoube
News York
Orober
England
New-York
Countess of Leicester
Phenix
Ann R Son
Norfolk
Anparsont
Trinidad
Philadelphia
Coronel Hay
Tsance
Jongs
Mify
Harg
Tombs Gy
Osma
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Manheim Gazette
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Commons
Evening Mail
Postscript
London
Mediterranéan
Hamttne
Joan Jervis
Carthage
Hamrane
Joan Jenvis
Corsica
Smyrna
Levant
Myrilla Bay
St. Fiérence
Corfica
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Ship News
Kent
Owers
Fly
Mowsmay
Falmouth
Bitcheonae
Acre
Nerse's
Ver-Square
Charl Lewin
Liam
Rey Charles
Sommers Town
Bas Abe
Onerman
Jams Fing
Acer
Bikdie
Gakic
Dublin
Carnac
Kilbridge Manife
Arran
Gersham Stewart
Parith
og _ pitt
L.ann
Beacersrans
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