Surrender of Fort Oostenburgh Caps a 1795 negotiation
The British force accepts capitulation terms at Trincomale and Oostenburgh, detailing prisoners of war status for officers and soldiers, retention allowances for some officers to settle affairs, and a proposed orderly march out with guards posted at the water pass. The agreement covers delivery of stores and public property, with dates and signatures from Commodore Rainier, Colonel Stuart, and officers of the garrison.
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Garmen
Madras
Brent
Qofténburgh
Conin Dan
Garyifqni
Lroops
Itider
Havedo Unifortly
Uidin Wiihea
Oly Fay
Agen Rainier
Caranis
Stuart
Fernoon
Malave Hall
Perth
Goverfimieniiit
Tang
Domie
Princomale
J. G. Forwan Wer
Rainier
Agwin
Adj
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Fort Oostenburgh
Weehrman
Ligat
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Demaid
Tringomale
Ooftenburgh
Dennis
Hoffmann
Qottenburgh
Ghoremann
Gortimodoré Ramntek
Colone S8ararr
P. A. Aenew
Island of Ceylon described as finest in the world
The piece extols Ceylon as among the finest islands, noting its location near Cape Comorin in the Indian Ocean. It highlights cinnamon as the chief commodity, mentions other listed exports, and references diverse wildlife and landscapes. It also includes scattered notices about royal movements and military orders.
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Indian Ocean
Cape
India
Coromandel
Ceylon
Asia
Colimbi
Negambo
Twlands
Fragmentary historical note on shifting control of island
In January 198% the island was taken by the English but soon retaken by the French. The passage references deposed rulers and the last treaty of peace, indicating a historic dispute over sovereignty and colonial power.
Troop Transport Leighton Reaches Ashburton After Gale
The Barbican harbored the Whip Patty fleet under Rear Admiral Christian as heavy gales forced the leaky ship to Ragland for repairs. The Leighton and escort vessels including Viper and Greyhound pressed eastward with 200 Royal Artillery aboard. after weather and wind, the fleet split and some vessels separated with no further sighting after the 30th. Despite peril, the Leighton’s troops remain in perfect health.
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Barbican
Formaith
Ragland
Penéeuty
Hawition
Léighston
London
Royal
Swaine
Fowler
Scarborough
Portsmouth January naval movements report
This morning failed to sail Porcupine a 28 gun ship under Captain Daeaprea for Jersey to retrieve the Amethyst crew. Hebe a 38 gun ship commanded by Mrncuty ordered to Cape of Good Hope with transports under convoy. Court of Enquiry to meet Captain NorMAN Medusa 50 guns this 21st. Fly 16 guns from Lisbon arrived with convoy delayed by winds. Druid frigate arrived at Portsmouth from a cruise.
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Porcupine
Daeaprea
Jersey
Amethyst
Admiral Gartner
Hebe
Mrncuty
Cape of Good Hope
Nor
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Lisbon
Boston
Media Terranean
Commerce de
Sailed ships to ports and fleet movements at Deal
In a brief naval log at Deal on January, ships including Brilliante and Emerald sailed from Lisbon and for Portsmouth. The King’s Fisher and Madras headed to Portsmouth while Leuifa Brown set course for Jamaica. The wind blew north-northwest as the fleet remained with the rest of the ships.
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Brilliante
Nore
Thomas and
Helén
Whicker
Lisbon
Jutt
Emerald
Portsmouth
Leuifa
Brown
Jamaica
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Royal Art
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Tans Ee
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Oes
Island of Ceylon
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Windsor
Buckingham’ House
Bath
Tee
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o’Antois
Jason
Good Hope
Sir Huon, Daupymese
Gibraltar
Hog Wecs
Port Orient
Brest
Lincerty
Holly Grove
Jennines
Berkshire
George Henry Ross
Lower
Southampton
Brook-street
Duncombe
Thomas. Duncombe
Duncombe Park
Amburgh
Louis
Céarh
Rivan
Caithnes
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