London Gazette excerpt and military dispatches from 1800
Extracts from the London Gazette and Admiralty dispatches recount naval and army movements in December 1800. It includes Vice Admiral Wells reporting the capture of a French privateer L'Eclair off Shoreham, and a December 4 dispatch from William Wickham detailing the Austrian army’s retreat after battles near Munich, with General Kienmayer and other officers noted as prisoners or wounded. The text also lists various tradesmen and shop notices amid the broader page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty Office
Lutvidge
Chiif
Downs
Bron Nepean
His
Duncan
Ste Helen's
Shoreham
Jacquierr
Ws Wells
Munich
Hohenfinden
Kienmayer
Dorfen
Schwaben
Ebersberg
Hohendaen
Richepance
Hank
Ramsau
Spani Rchs
Loppert
Aerding
Ated
Ifen
Pact
WaTkxiss
Nereide
Harrimros
Beckford
Monts
Salisbury
James Goddard
Nelson
Conall
Ais
Worthip
Freenoy
Salisoury
Fonthill
Foothill Corps
Swansea
Monmouthshire
Glamorganthire
Llanrelly
Carmarthenshire
Jan Bhig
Paul
Britain
Condorcet
Godwin
Paris
Dla
Andensoy
Purchdt
Nivnewirg
Hamburgh
Ireland Prorogues and Naval Promotions Amid War News
The edition reports Ireland prorogation from the 20th to the 31st amid concerns over high travel costs and a proposed land tax. It notes naval promotions including thirty captains and sixteen battleships vacancies, with remarks on Admirals and Lord Nelson’s potential assignments, alongside various war and political updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Youn
Rede
Maidenhead
Ehicker
Parliament of
Ireland
Waris
Portsmouth
Bishop
Vittory
Milnes
Deal
Union
Sir Lipy
Lord Nelson
Mediterranean
France
England
Fertoux
Insfortas
Sugh
Relief of the Industrious Poor at London Soup Shops
A London meeting at the London Tavern reviewed last year’s soup shop relief plan for the poor. figures showed 4,775,772 meals, 1,750,000 pounds of potatoes, 1,100,000 herrings, and about 240,000 people aided, with subscriptions around 10,230 pounds and stock of rice and pork on hand. The assembly urged further private contributions to sustain relief, contrasted with Parliament’s measures, and noted bread price rises and broader economic strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Tavern
Devaxysts
Forster
Corgenory
Lonp
Kapaniiboe
Great Yarmouth
Europe
Leicestersiire
Thomas Erskine
Derbyshire
Enskine
Anns
New York
Federal City
Clears
Peninsylvania
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Tayour
Senate
Hepe
Parken
Yeats
Jady-Planer
Arrival of Ruffian Legation Brightens Paired Festivities
In Brussels society circles the Ruffian Legation’s arrival sparked gaiety and astonishment. Baris dispatches ordered special honors, and General Clerk led celebratory events from Lumérille. Cannon salutes, fireworks, and illuminations marked the welcome with fêtes and balls. Prefect Douclet Pontecoulant hosted the splendid entertainments, including concerts and dances in honor of the Russian Legation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baris
Lumerille
Baron de Sprengporten
Fuite
Douclet
Pontecoulant
Portside Dace 22 Yetterday and Navy Movements
A garbled ship news item reports arrivals and movements near Plymouth and Yarmouth. It notes ships like Hope and Glaiton with vessels of war from the Nore, a large North Sea fleet sighting merchantmen, and engagements involving a British letter of marque. Details about Bourdeaus, prizes, and various frigates are partially recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gebie
Cree Fe O Tudacigus
Hope
Clark
Erin Yarmouth
Dro
Glaiton Agi
Janivica
Nore
Harris
Fuite
North Sea
Elfineuh Poole
Bourdeaus
London
Ima Feuse
Spain
France
Bourdeans
Legond
Plymouth
Maria
Rigato
Beatae
Juffran
Telegap
Safap
Philadelpita
Veikerdaae
Anbuyfeude
Kark~ Speier
Sage
Cambrian
Sts Piorenzo
Cruize
Deal
Montreal
Boyd and Everett
Patterson
Quebess
Neltony
Argus
Jamaica
Humble Benefactions and Tragic Decline Unfold in Aisle and Road
On a Wednesday, the 27th, the Conad tion of Loleach distributed incomes to ten poor curates of the Church of England, detailing annuities for each family. The text shifts to public coach failures and road hazards, noting overloaded carriages and a fatal self-inflicted end by a man in a domestic tragedy, with names and places scattered through the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spock
Loleach
Enigland
Gover Corporation
John’ Bentham
Linton
Anconie
Peranndin
David Davies
Lanthg
Anna Avid Evans
Abernant
Carnta
Jala Geidies
Gissirobelte
Rees Prick
Ato Hoteel
Evai Williams
Siliany
Caria
Annan
Salibhuiry
Everturhed
Hounslow
Powsdes Mills
Brentford
Brukes
Troward
Norfolkeftreet
Strand
Pickawn
Carpenter
Jemma-street
Chaillon
Shay
Pee Pee
Fénling
Ata Phe
Fragments From a Marriage Notice in Antique Gazette
A damaged OCR output records a marriage notice in a historic church setting. It references the ceremony at St Giles in the Parkes district, with names including Caroline Rensett and a Mason Fields party, plus addresses like Lamb’s Buildings and a mention of Rev. John Wool. The text is garbled and includes stray place names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidstone
Frangis-freet
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London Gazette
Thon
Busi
Wrst
Manchester
Wm Day
King-freet
Gilden J. Perry
Birmingham
Toy Mike
D Lowe
Ewes A gvent-Gerden
Rewellers
F. Flo
St‘ ‘Paul's Tees
Babeoner
C. Stanley
Hurtt
Kent
Butcher
W. J. Anid
F Hawkins
Buttoncttiskers
Consoli
Brussells
Bec
Adial
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