Letter From King of Passi and French Directory News
The letter from the King of Passi to the Executive Directory laments his father’s death and seeks harmony between Prussia and the Holy Roman Empire while noting loyalty to the French Republic. Reports detail General Dejix’s mission pressing for French-contributed payments, arrests in Marseilles, and plans to deploy militia. News mentions arrests, executions near Forcalquier, reinforcements to Caen and Mayenne, and diplomatic delays with the United States. The Ancona port decree and the Cisalpine Republic’s proclamation are reported, with the Pope recognizing the new state.
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Passi
I paEnshic
Wituraw
Byrae Orage
Cob Mane
Prussea
Brandendurgh
Holy Roman Empire
Iso
Baeweh
Cetizens
Arctory
Berlin
Fredente Wirnia
RatifSennetate
Dejix
Swebia
Bavaria
Franconian
Rattacts
Marseilles
Theorier
Les Annales Politiquesy
England
Count la Morte
Chabert
Ardeche
Joyeuse
Hogan
Blanchard
Forcalquier
Alpsa
la Sarthe
Mayenne
Grison
Paris
United States of America
Directory
Ancona
Cisalpine Republic
Deputations Exchange Powers Ahead of Congress Opening
Delegates from multiple deputations reaffirmed their full authority and prepared for formal meetings, with expectations that Congress sessions would commence soon. Many plenipotentiaries seem fatigued and uncertain about their expected roles amid slow diplomatic activity.
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Rastadt
Dee
Delegates Named for Rastadt Peace Congress
Ratiszonne reports three colleges appoint four deputies, Catholics and Protestants, to attend the Rastadt Congress. They will work with Emperor ministers to secure a solid peace and seek full compensation for princes with possessions in France.
French Chargé des Affaires Departs Basse
Citizen Bacher the French Chargé des Affaires has left this place as of December 6, signaling a routine diplomatic personnel change at the local outpost.
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Basse
Bacher
British fleet near Cork and Ireland disturbance proclaimed
Dublin reports part of Sir Alan Garnage’s fleet arriving off the Cove of Cork with 12 sail of the line and frigates. Adm Kings Mlbl leads forces including five line ships and several frigates to deter any transport fleet. A Proclamation declares several baronies and parishes in Waterford county to be in disturbance and out of the King’s peace.
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Dublin
Alan Garnage
Cork
Adm
Kings Mibl
Ireland
Lord Lieutenant
Privy Council
Coshmore
Coshbride
Drum
Gianahiry
Kila
Suliylaleen
Middlethird
Waterford
Suspects Detained After Patrole Near Kennington Common
Early morning patrols arrested two men of suspicious appearance near Kennington Common. On search two loaded pistols were found. After examination at Bow Street Public Office they were committed on suspicion of robbing footpads. A Norwich forged bank notes case was detected. Hazard from Cork arrived at Bristol. Captain Drury testified in Captain Williamson's trial aboard the Powerful.
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Kennington Common
Bow-street
Norwich
Latt
Bristol
Hazard
Alexander Rappack
Cork
Drury
Powerful
Williamson
Trial of Captain Williamson at Sheerness concluding examination
The trial on Wednesday December 20 featured Lt Waltington and Lt 2d Lt Lake from the Agincourt. Questions covered gun orders, distances, and firing sequences against Dutch vessels including the Alkmaar and Waffenaar. Witnesses described deck quarters, port conditions, and whether the Agincourt veered or fired after actions, with details of water ingress and ship movements during the engagement.
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Sheerness
Waltington
Agincourt
Williamson
A. Trecolle
Mr. We. Lake
Dgincourt
Lev Ward
Alkmaar
Alkinaar
Aginebert
Waffsnaar
Waffenaar
Court martial testimony on Agincourt actions and gunnery details
Testimony recounts lieutenant Laney's examination about prisoners in irons, orders given to release, and observations of the battle aboard the Agincourt. Witness discusses gun calibration, powder quantities for 24 and 12 pounders, firing rate, and wind and sea conditions during the action with the Dutch.
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Sheerness
Laney
Cape
Aloy
Marines
Agifia Court
Alkmaar
Capt
Richard Cypzins
Agincourty
Agincourt
Fragmented naval inquiry dialogue on Agincourt action
Testimony from Captain Williamsom and others discusses orders to set foretail, a ship aboard fire, and conduct of Captain W on the Ottolr raid. Witnesses describe the vessel as in action briefly after a fire report and note Captain W as calm but aiming to stay in front.
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Williamsom _ Q
Coxe
Agincourt
Ottolr
Hwiliaikyr
West Indies voyage dispute aboard Concorde frigate
Aboard the Concorde, Captain Bartholomew Roberts faced friction with General Cameron and Colonel Dickens over passenger rights and cabin access during a voyage to the West Indies. Dickens claimed adjutant-general status and threatened action over baggage and passage costs. After landing at Fort Royal the group memorialized the incident to the Duke of York and the Admiralty. Captain Roberts died days later, potentially ending the matter.
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Cameron
Colonel Dickens
Dickens
Roberts
Curner
Duke of York
Admiralty
General Stantes Long Moris Named Quebec Governor. Admirals Named
General Stantes Long Moris is appointed Governor of Quebec, defeating vicé Johnstone. Rear-Admiral Sir Horatiyo Nexson to hoist his flag aboard the Vanguard at Chatham with Captain Malley as captain. A squadron to lead a firer expedition. storms claim two collier crews near Cowes and Calshot Castle. News from Petersburgh notes 70 British vessels may escape capture. peace talks promise progress. A rare codart mine vein found near Penzance. cobalt used for blue color in porcelain. Despini fined for pantomime offence at the Royalty Theatre. Equestrian Geo. Smith injured. founder Fen denson previously died from a similar accident.
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Stantes Long Moris
Quebec
Johnstone
Horatiyo Nexson
Brambes
Cowes
Calshot Castle
Africa
West Indies
Barbadoes
Petersburgh
O. S
Copart
Penzance
Cornwall
Wherry
Saxony
Staples
Tower Hamlets
Despini
Portsmouth
Geo. Smith
Circus
Somerset
Fendinson
Wreck of Ptolemeys Ship Off Seaford Tolls Loss and Rescue
Last Tuesday the ship Ptolemeys of Sand 6006 tons, laden with salt and coffer, bound from Liverpool to Barttgick wrecked on the Suffix Coast near Seaford. Six crew died, one survivor endured hours in the water before救 rescue by Lewes and East Bourne volunteers, but he died next day. The captain and others escaped. bodies interred at Seaford churchyard. A brewer's servant was jailed for aiding two French officers to escape Portchester Prison in a beer cask.
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Ptolemeys
Liverpool
Barttgick
Michael Blanck
Marler
Cuckmere
Seaford
Ladgridge
Lewes
Chapman
East Bourne
Worcester
Mai
Portchester
Winchester
Tragic River Severn Boat Sinking Near Bristol
In Bristol on a Saturday morning last a new passage boat returning from Monmouthshire was struck by a violent squall on the River Severn. Its tackle failed, the boat flooded, and sank quickly. Six aboard. five perished including three boatmen and a boy, plus a passenger with a small bundle. The master survived in a small boat. The boatmen left behind three widows and young children dependent on their labor.
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Bristol
Severn
Monmouthshire
Proofs of Cures Without Salivation From Brodum Botanical Syrup
A dramatic 18th century medical advertisement touts Dr Brodum's Botanical Syrup for venereal disease and other ailments. It cites long-term salivation failures and claims remarkable cures in naval officers and others, listing extensive distribution points across Britain and Ireland and urging orders from newsmen or doctors in a dramatic public notice tone.
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Wapping
Brodum
Blackfriars
Brodum3an
Jeifey
India Service
George
Hull
India
Margate
Waring
Rotherhithe
Albion-street
E. Newbery
St. Paul's Church
Ward
Holborn
Gray's Inn
Jeroult and Co
Bacon
Oxford
Arcets Pidding's Medicine Warehouse
Oxford-street
Davis
Cork
Ireland
Bulvin
Sheppard
Bristol
Baxter
Aberdeen
Tut's
Royal-Exchange
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