Mantua siege plans and Austrian moves in early January
The report describes General Granam in Mantua sending intelligence to General Avinzy about the fortress siege. It notes an Austrian assault expected around January 15 with 70,000 troops, aiming to relieve Mantua. Italian forces hold 100,000 troops in reserve in the Tyrol, while Bagnaparre commands up to 50,000. No confirmation of Wurmser’s advance on December 76th.
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Royal Levee and Court Arrangements Amid 18th Century News
A detailed account of the royal levee at St James's with times, attendance of Lord Boston, Earl Haxkineron, and General Geapon, plus presentations to the king by Saxon ambassador and others. Reports announce proclamations for fairs in Scotland England and Wales, prayers, sheriffs, and court audiences.
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Lock and Key Receives Loyal Acclaim at Royal Performance
The audience praised the performers with warm loyalty and affection as royal visitors appeared, with the representation of Cauffic described as notable. Lewis played Fisigent with energy and eccentricity, and his recent recovery is noted though a lingering complaint recalls a prior Royal remedy.
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Lewis
Maritime Losses and Privateer Capture Reported
The Minerva with Lawson aboard from Newfoundland to Portugal is reported drowned after being overwhelmed by self meat Figuira and four crew. Ti¢ Cambria carrying Jones from Cork to London is captured by a privateer four leagues from Newhaven. the crew are landed and seven other vessels are claimed.
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Portugal
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Captain Tinxuamy Reports Dutch Warship Distress at Beerhoven
Liverpool report states that Captain Tinxuamy, arriving from Cork, learned an express told of a 74 gun Dutch warship and a frigate entering Beerhoven in distress. Admiral Kinasmith ordered the Alexander Magnanime and another frigate to sail at once to position off them.
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Tinxuamy
Cork
Beerhoven
Kinasmith
Alexander
Magnanime
Posifion
Admiral Curtis shifts flag to Queen Charlotte and ships sail
Portsmouth reports Admiral Sir Rocyr Curtis moves his flag from the Fame to the Queen Charlotte, with the 74 gun and 110 gun ships nearly ready for sea. Daphne arrives with Cape of Good Hope dispatches, Lady Jane cutter also aboard. Tomorrow a cruise will sail aboard L’Impetueux alongside several ships including Ramilies, Sir Richard Blix, Jafon, Latona, La Virginie, and La Lecce. Two Spanish brigs arrive as prizes in the evening.
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Cape of Good. Hope
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Isle ‘of Marcou
L'Impetueux
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Latona
Lecce
la Virginie
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Fragmentary British letter mentions French threat and naval chase
An excerpt from a dated letter reports His Excellency and the council ordering reclamation, a fine issued on February 16, and a French attempt to invade. It also notes the Magnanime and Alexander missing a French vessel off the coast, with the Alexander arriving at night and departing at dawn.
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Anthony Coan
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