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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 24, 1797
Page
4
Reports from Pembrokeshire detail French forces landing near Fifiguard and being captured by local peasants, with villagers arming themselves and repelling the invaders. News advances through London via multiple expresses as Parliament and major merchants convene to stabilize public credit and reassure the nation.
Feb 23 to Feb 26 reports ships and troops moving to coastal defenses at Staddon Heights, Plymouth. Captain Brake of Swift brought in a sloop under American colors with eleven Frenchmen aboard. Guernsey and Havre de Grace activities noted, plus several frigates sailing and privateers in action around Weymouth Portsmouth and Deal as winter patrols and captures continue.
Seg Wans Pervaw sails with Cuadron of Ophuriday from Plymouth aiming to hear news of the enemy's collapse. The expedition, described as two Fifty glins fifips with 46 men per ship, a 225 ton ship, and a 14puns lugger, departed Brest on the 3d Init. Its goal likely includes freeing Republican prisoners at Pembroke Castle and allowing pillage. Governor Watt leads, famed former Senegal governor, and faces a history of capture and escape involving a Bath arrest and a daring escape aided by a lady in Reading. A royal warrant now orders his transport to towns under military guard.
Official copy of a Privy Council order dated February 26 1797 from the Council Chamber Whitehall. Lords present include Spencer Earl of Lovat Portland Hervey Cornwallis and Chancellor of the Exchequer W Fawkner. Representation cites information on the effect of unusual trade or species measures on the metropolis and related entires.
A dated minute reports unanimous board opinion that it is indispensable for public service to suspend cash payments until Parliament can decide. Directors are urged to forbear cash to maintain circulation and commercial credit, with a copy to the Bank of England and orders to conform. Signed W Fawkener.
Last night a meeting at Mr Pitt's drew several House of Commons members. The Speaker hosted a dinner for Mr Fox and opposition gentlemen, part of routine invitations. Bury residents form an association to aid government in case of invasion, pledging horses drivers and carriages. Bristol's example urged. At the India House Captain Rozzrisox appointed to Cirencester. Aberdeen to host a five regiment camp for northeast Scotland. Major-General Hay replaces Hamilton on the Scottish staff. Rev Mr Ocuzux to East Knoyle rectory following Dr Wakeyme's death.
Circulating reports claim enemy landings near Leuth in Lincolnshire and that Pembroke Castle fell to the French as accounts reach Lord Mirrero in Westminster. Spanish fleet sighted near Gibraltar then reportedly steered north, later said to reach Cadiz with 32 ships. Also 60 waggons of biscuits arrived at Sudbury under Queen's Bays escort for government stores. Coastal signaling deemed defective, with reversed single-ship flags misinterpreted as fleets.
Fragments report state lottery results with prize numbers 28 43 40 038 and 09 1 39 149748. The notice mentions births, obituaries, and deaths including Sir Robert Birdlete Bart, Miss Louisa Mary Robers deau, Rev George Travis Archdeacon of Chester, William Ward of Baker Street, and Sir John Filmer Bart. Also notes the succession of titles and a death at Oxford and Bruton Street, with military officers referenced.
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