London Dispatches on Royal Power and European Affairs
London reports detail Rosext Watvole in Portugal, Clive bound for Madras, and Townsdene’s Jersey governorship. Voluntary contribution schemes, English emigration watch, and Dublin proclamations frame a tense European scene with Prussian power, French Directory tactics, and naval plans including Exveys and Spanish forces.
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Rosext Watvole
Portugal
Lord Clive
Shropshire
Madras
Marquis Townsdene
Jersey
Harvey
Barbadoes
Zzdul
Hamburgh
Germany
Prussia
Europe
France
Clef du Cabinet
Pirr
Directory
Ireland
Loop Lieutenant
Dover
New York
Norfolk
Congress
Cape Franquis
Barney
Husroux
Amelia
Philadelphia
Maassat Erocro
Pyrmont
Frussia
Rufig
Madrid
Exveys
Toulon
Cadiz
Brest
England
Carthagena
Cores
Mesirs
Winkie
Dent
Pane
Epwaars
Wmv
Portfronth
Navy News From The Sound And Downs
British naval reports detail Privateer actions and retakings near Guernsey and the Downs. Frigates Amelia Jason Nimrod chase French vessels while Admiral Rowse’s squadron gathers east of the Port as ships prepare to sail.
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Pratt
Charlestown
London
Warren
Yarmouth
Plymouth
Beachy, Head
Downs
Guernsey
Golden Grove
Bayozn
Jamaica
Faon
Amelia
Jason
Breit Barbour
L’orient
Nimrod
Sound
Cawland Bay
Makers
Admiral Tuomrsey
P. S
Falmouth
Childers
O’brien
Grantham
Prebendary Appointments and Public Contributions Debate
Notes on Dr. Lawrence and Rev. J Mrcnezr receiving church appointments in Oxford and Gloucester, followed by a periodical critique of voluntary contributions to national funds. The piece urges public generosity for national safety and condemns aristocratic parsimony dampening public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
M.P
Helvetic Body Protest Letter From Bern Citizens
A dated December 6 1797 correspondence from Bern expresses protest over the recall of a British minister and commends the monarch's decision to withdraw while inviting continued friendship. The letter thanks the king's generosity and urges ongoing favorable regard for Britain and the Helvetic Republic.
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Berne
French Government considers 8 million livre loan for Britain war efforts
A Paris report says France will propose an 8 million livre loan at home and in Bremen and Lübeck to aid campaigns against Great Britain. It also notes plans to expel French emigrants and that Mentz garrison officers will be housed at town expense. Meanwhile Venetian and Genoese actions show troop moves and loans demanded as French forces extend across Italy.
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Hamburgh
Jan
Bremen
Lubeck
Great Britain
Mentz
Turin
Parma
Genoa
Porto
Swiss Alarm Amid French Intervention Fears Rise
Letters from Switzerland dated the seventh state Swiss zeal for rights liberty and independence remains high. Berne public opinion rallies against French intrigues while Geneva shows signs of a new revolution. Communes in Pays de Faud send deputies to Berne and Bernese residents plead for arms to defend against a feared invasion.
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Paris
Rcoubtic
Switzerland
Redactour
Berne
Geneva
France
Pays de Faud
Fiee
Law Report From King's Bench January 29
The session covers arresting a judgment in Jones v Erdine, a mandamus to force delivery of the Olive Branch ship and cargo to General Allen, with rulings noted by Lord Kenyon. A Sow-pig dispute in Bresby v Nightingale witnesses distress for rent deemed illegal. distress timed to September 29 deemed improper, payable only by the next day.
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Exiliné
James Marriott
Court of Admiralty
General Allen
Olive Branch
Zr Iine
Lord Kenyon
Niff Prius
Bresby Y. Nightingale
Osborn
Kenyon
Will of J Jacobs debated in Prerogative Court
Yesterday in Doctors Commons the Prerogative Court heard if a paper writing purporting to be the will of J Jacobs, late worth over 16000 pounds, is a forgery or the real instrument. The case outlined a contested will, witnesses accused of perjury, and a question of signature and evidentiary weight. The court weighed testimony on forgery, with the verdict leaning toward validity. a military distribution list followed, detailing forces in the northern kingdom and various counties and regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor's Commons
Tuespar
Kingdom
Nearcastle Upon Tyne
Middlesex
Eatt
West Dethian
Sunderland
Westminster
Surrey
Morpeth
North Lincoln
Rothsay
York
Dancaster
Tiegimento
Haulene Yurhwa
Ingham
North York
Falmouth
South Lincoln
Carlisle
Pembroke
Perthshire
Whiehaven
Carmarthenshire
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Serrurier
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Udine
LAW Report
Court OF King's Bench
John Gale Jones
Erdine
Perceval
Evstine
Mandamus
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