British Admiral Nelson Captures Gaza Castle Capitulation Details
Copy of a letter from Rear Admiral Lord Nelson and Captain Bail describes the capitulation of Gaza Castle to British forces. The document lists ordnance, ammunition, and provisions captured or to be used for Maltese relief, including 24 200 sacks of corn and various artillery and muskets, with terms for marching out and transfer to British transport. The correspondence also notes prisoners embarked on vessels Vanguard and Minotaur and the broader context of blockade and agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl St.Vincent
Po Evan
Nepean
le Souverain
Gibraltar
Lord Nelson
Bail
Alexander
Coza My Laepy
Thave
Seay
Gaza
France
Ball
Earl of St.Vincett
Horatio Nelson
Malta
Cre
Jef Aetoile Non Vale
Sie
Telefe
Audad
Weis
Jon Bats
Sneha Nelfan
Britannie
Bleckase
Sir Getit Neljoe Kokaoe
Great
Britain
Seind
Gibnel Lochig
Uj. de Bott
Zxco
Horatio
Nelson
Griza
Higüe &Csx
Fons
Barr
Britannic-Majésty
Alexanders
Locney
Aujede
Halberts
Monnouthshires
Rm Ristheerte
Blackburn
Coat
J. Seddon
Manchester
W. Crane
Oxford
M. Baws
Little
Tower
London Gazette Letter Confirms News On Union Rumors
The Gazette notes a Cord Newson letter confirming statements and Dublin pamphlets on the proposed Union. Royal arrivals at Windsor held a Dip divine service with a sermon by the Bishop of Saxisbury. the King and Queen received the sacrament. News of homeward-bound ships reaching Plymouth and Glasgow reaches commercial circles. Capt. Beda remains indisposed at Ryder Street, delaying join with Lord Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Chapel
Windsor
Saxis- Bury
Plymouth
Glasgow
Liverpool
Bristol
Beda
Ryder Street
St. James’s
Lord Nelson
Mediterranean
Capture Accounts From Lisbon Stir Hopeful Malta Ferrenter Report
Fragmentary OCR notes speak of enriched hopes from Lisbon regarding Malta and the ferrenter, suggesting that recent reports have been distorted. The text implies official voices aim to reassure, but details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gena Jtind
Lisbon
Malta
French Ultimatum and Neapolitan Campaign Report
A distillation of continental dispatches details the French ultimatum accepted by Deputies of the Germanic Empire. It notes Neapolitan forces moving toward Rome, Mack’s division pressing Civita Castellana, and French retreat from the Castle of St Angelo. The report warns of exaggerated victories and discusses ongoing Flemish unrest and the Executive Directory’s assertive stance from a Turin seat of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rattadt
Igth
Mack
Rome
St. Angelo
Tivoli
Se. Agel
Civita Castellana
Appenines
Ancona
Cisalpine Republic
Zérai
Pepbicina
Civita
Castellati
Adriatic
Fermo
Flanders
Council of Five Hundred
Letters from Vence report Alpine and Corsican movements
Detachments in the region trace public papers describing Russian and Turkish squadron actions after occupying parts of the Ionian coast. The Swiss proposal to France includes 18,000 auxiliary troops paid by France, with two to four year service and 24 livres bounty per soldier. Rumors of Buonaparte’s death circulate with conflicting details, including claims of his death in battle, in the street, or at a Notables assembly. Leghorn notes the Grand Duke of Tuscany has arrived seeking English protection amid Italian conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vence
Cotigo
Zante
Cepha- Pons
Corfu
Lucerne
Pecrochel
Begos
Helvetic Republic
Switzerland
France
French Republic
Vienna
Buonaparte
Aléxandria
Reber
Leghorn
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Italy
War dispatch from Milan and Naples rally for republic
The document reports on French and Neapolitan forces in Italy, including General Macdonald and General Rusca actions near Naples, the siege of St Angelo, and Neapolitan incursions. It cites the Directory’s war stance, threats against Turin, and the Republics’ political reshaping amid ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Compole
Italy
Rome
Joubert
Foxbers
Acd
Saapinia
Turin
Iatan CG Ecggue
Peg
St. Angelo
Macdonald
Insurgents Hold Ever-Tough Brussels Front in War
Reports from Paris state Gen Beyarser has departed to report on the war’s progress to the government. Malarmz, administrator at the Dyle central administration, leaves Kericé to visit cantons in the department. The Brussels commune allegedly stays passive until it pays all arrears and the levy class obeys the law and joins the armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Beyarser
Paris
Malarmz
Kericé
Ship News: Mariner Chivers Sinks Crew at Sea
Plymouth reports the Mariner Chivers lost her mainsail and five crew members overboard. The Bellona, from Georgetown, arrived with the Ann of Liverpool's crew, captured by the Intrepid privateer. Portsmouth and Deal notices list arrivals and wind conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Chivers
Bellona
Dade
Georgetown
Ann
Liverpool
Portsmouth
Sally
Cregit
Ranger
Burdon
St. Kitt’s
Corfu Atrocities Reach Swiss Desolation In France War
A period piece recounts French forces at Corfu ordering inhabitants to arm against a landing by Russian and Turkish squadrons, with many villagers including Manuccia burned for refusals. It continues with Ireland’s Union debates and denounces demagogues, amid notices of medicines, prices, births, marriages, and a long burial tally from 1797 to 1798.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Underwald
Corfu
Manuccia
Ireland
Tober
Hul
Fragmentary notice on printers and communications
The fragment appears to reference a Walter and J. Binsin at the office, with February communications to be addressed to the printers. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption, but it notes an office in lack friars and insurance of communications to the printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon
A Walter
Ann de. Walter
Lack Friars
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Guadaloupe
Bittern
Marigalante
and & Daie
N.B
Antigua
Dominicas
Benny Harvey
London
Cord ‘Newson
Westerdays
Dublin
Bec
Piedmont
Sardinia
Army OF Italy
San. Benedetto
Se Royan
Ererich
Ryuscay
Foldiere
Fagi
Pedra
Reece
Agate
Naples
Republic
Eyas
LA Reveillere
Begard
Napies
Tivh
Deal
N. E. Blowshard
Spitbury
Peter’ Poles
Blar- Eldett
Charles Pole
Bart
Wolverton
Park Apshire
Miss Buller
Richard Bolle
Crafoy-dquare
Ithin
Pellatty
Cobrook
Sington
Zorr
Weste Minster
Erin
Middlesex
Surry
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