Birth of Heir to Sardinia Mentioned by Ambassador
A letter from the Sardinian ambassador presents the birth of a son to the Duke of Aosta. The Directory’s reply calls the event a cause of happiness for France and notes the prince as a potential ally who should be raised with republican principles. The report is part of broader war and political dispatches from Mantua, Treviso, and Vienna with multiple European developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jane
Shgoth
Krna
Duke of
Aosta
Sardinia
Bergamo
Mantua
Wurmer
Tutin
Meuse
Rhine
Brefk
Ratz
Hoche
Ireland
Dufafey
St. Domingo
Spain
Santhonax
Toulon
Taly
Madrid
SeOgle
Tralian
Busregarte
Italy
Attice
Cardinal Maiher
Buonapores
Clarke
Vienna
Germany
Strasburgh
Milan
Porient
Treland
the Directory
Janary
Brest
Villeneuve
L’orient
Dordrecht
Pichegre
Sweden
Fenidan
Moreau
Sambre
Moselle
Bonn
Dusteldorf
Mentz
Mosellen
Fragmentary letters hint at fleet capture and public unrest
A fragmentary excerpt describes alarming news of a rich fleet capture by a night force, provoking deep impressions and widespread discontent with the government. It notes mandates issued that day, alongside murmurs for peace and low demand in the populace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbiie
Bourdon Pushes for Full Account of St Doming o Affairs
In a January sitting Bourdon attacked the Directory for not delivering a full account of recent St Domingo transactions. He argued the Marine Office concealed colonial news and urged a new message demanding full disclosure and the necessary documents. Le Vanblanc supported him, depicting colonial miseries caused by Commissioners. Papers on the colonies to be read in a secret committee. The Hygiothecary System was approved with uniform and public basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourdon
West-India
Bourfault
St. Domingo
de L Ojife
Domingo
Peyron
Marine
Directory
le Vanblanc
Artillery Bombardment Rivals in Strategic Strasbourg Front
From Paris Papers Strasbourg dispatches report daily cannonade before Kehl and Keurz, with bombardment shaking houses in suburb. The 36th trench day marks heavy enemy pressure and large sacrifices for a minor objective. Morenz disarms a disobedient company. officers arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburgh
Keaj
Kehl
Morenz
R66th
Austrian and French positions on the Rhine and Moselle
Reports from December 31 describe Austrian winter quarters along the right bank of the Rhine. Werneck retreats toward the Main while Kray rests at Dietz, Ayplius at Limburg, and Fink with his division near Ems. Neuwied is reoccupied by Austrian detachment after a temporary neutral status. Mentz area sees no set HQ yet, yet frequent engagements occur. Bournonaille resigns, Moreau likely to succeed. Moreau to lead army of the Sambie and Meurie as Bournonville returns to the Army of the North. Troops on the left Rhine prompt fresh requisitions across provinces between the Rhine and Meuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brusselds
Rhine
Gerieétal Werneck
Hachenburg
Kray
Dietz
Ems
Sieg
Siegbuarg
Neuwied
Mentz
Bournonaille
Sambie and Meunie
Moreau
Bournonville
Meuse
Packet News of Gibraltar to Lisbon and a captured vessel
A Gibraltar to Lisbon mail route via sloop. report of the Active packet boat Capt. W Clements captured returning from the West Indies on September 3 off Bermuda by Voltigeur privateer. Crew split. Lord FitzRoy aboard privateer since October 5. Privateer believed to have foundered after Delaware voyage. limited provisions reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Lisbon
Old Rock
W. Clements
West Indies
Bermuda
Voltigeur
Cook
Steward
Lord F. Fitzroy
Agive
Delaware
Carpenter
New York
French frigate L imbatiente wrecked near Bantry Bay
Letters from Lieut General Datrymere report the French frigate L imbatiente wrecked at Bantry Bay with 320 sailors and 250 soldiers aboard. two 74 gun ships anchored near Whiddy Island and several large frigates seen approaching the bay. earlier accounts say the fleet from Brest dispersed with one mainmast lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing. P
Dublin
Jame
Dublin-Castne
Lient
Datrymere
Bantry
L’impatéence
Bantry Bay
Sir George Evewixstann
L'impatiente
Brest
Aticdh
Dublin-Castles
Danakmrie
Whiddy Island
FIRST EXPRESS ARRIVED AT THE CASTLE NEWS
Reports from Vice-Admiral Kixasmill dated Cove Jan 1 describe that the Powerful Apollo Doris Druid Hinde Unicorn and Champion arrived from sea with heavy damage. Enemies suffered, a 74 gun ship seen near Scilly with 2000 men, another main mast lost. Powerful and Magnanime to join Monarch Diana Daphne off the Mizen. American Mary reports speaking a frigate and a 74 gun ship near Arran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boublin-Castle
Kixasmill
Cove
Apollo
Doris
Druid
Hinde
Unicorn
Champion
Scilly
France
Diana
Daphne
G. Kevin Evellin- Stone
Mizen
Mary
Galway
Isle of
Arran
French naval movements spotted off Shannon coast
The Surveyor relays to Justice of the Peace that nine French ships were noted near the River Shannon. A pilot boat and a revenues officer were detained during reconnaissance. The Alcmene frigate arrived at Loughfilly. A French frigate was sighted near Cape Clear, followed by a line of battle ship with a damaged main top mast. another line of battle ship was observed steering southeast on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilrush
Wairry
Shannon
Alcmene
Loughfwilly
Cape Clear
S. S.E
Third Express News From Dublin Castle and Coastal Dispatches
Reports from Dublin Castle recount an express from General Danryurre about a French ship near the coast and widespread mobilization in Ireland. Arms, ammunition, and military stores for 22,000 men left Dublin. 9,000 Yeomanry are armed. volunteers surged, and Dublin’s artillery and cavalry prepared to move at short notice. Dispatches note coastal alarms from Dingle to Sligo, and coastal villages forming defenses as British ships and vessels of war are observed off the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin-Castle
The
Danryurre
Cork
Dublin
Ireland
Ordnance
Dili
Yeomanry
Naas
Merchants Corps
Balbriggan
Eeownshire
Aghlone
Dingle
Ventry
Sligo
Cairne
Shpo
Downshire
Regi
French Fleet Threatens Landing as British Fleet Watches
An express from Bahtry to Lord Kenaiart reports the French fleet, about fifty strong, moving northward toward potential landing sites. The British respond with alerts to Douglas Larbett and Limerick, while excitement and anxiety surge over possible engagements and naval movements.
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Éxpres
Kenaiart
Whitby Bay Amid War Losses Aboard British Ships
Bantry reports describe Pivo French 74 gun ships and frigate transport anchored in Bay near Whitby Island with damage noted. Losses include the Impatient and a 44 gun frigate, while small vessels assist distress off Dunmanus Bay and local coastguards aid survivors. Royal forces order dispositions and emphasize peasant support and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby Iland
Londonderry and
Louth Reg ‘Fia
Dunmanus Bay
Whitby
Widdy
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Franch
Paris Papers
Reland
Second Express
Third Express
Charles Wartworth
Petersbore
Cuxhaven
Zée
Peter III
Petersburg
Emprroan
Herz
Prince of
Loughborough
Duchess of Newcastle
Marquis of
Lee
Reunion
Harwich
Horningtoft Church
Norswich
Norwich
Sohossquare
Serrsseex
Teal
Spilsbury
Sralfo
Mee Wa
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