St Lucia 1796 Marine and Navy Honors Amid Island Operations
Extracted orders praise the Royal Navy and Admiral Christian for aiding Ralph Abercromby’s forces on St Lucia, detailing the landing of 320 marines to retake ground from the Marne post and listing ships and vessels captured or found in the Carenage. The dispatch, dated May 27, 1796, credits the joint exertions of army and navy for success and requests acknowledgment to Lane, Ryves, Stephenson, and marine corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Stiemy
Hicu C. Curistian
Evan Nepean
R. Abercromby
St. Lucia
Royal Navy
Hugh Cloberry Chrisian
Ralph Abercromby
Army
Lane, Ryves
Stephenson
Marinies
Besar
Rewin
Wessels
St. Poy
Okn Clarke
Victoria
New York
William Henry
Caigon
Dolphin
Salem
John Brown
Protests Mark Scottish Peer Election at Holyrood Assembly
The Earl of Lauderdale and other peers protested the sixteen peer election in Scotland, contending certain votes were improper against peers with new titles. Protests by Lauderdale, and remarks by Lord Somerville and others, highlighted disputes over eligibility and voting order in the Scottish election proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Lauderrdale
Earl Lauderdale
Earl of Errox
Duke of Buccréucn
Tweedale
Dalhousie
Cathcart
Earl of
Errol
Norf
Somerville
Caffilis
Duke of Leeds
Dunblane
Marquis of Tweedale
Scotland
Earl
Abercorn
Earl of Lauderdale
House of Lords
Kinnour
Moray
Great Britain
Hart
Earl of Exton
Royal visit and distant naval dispatches from Jamaica voyage
On Sunday the royal family attended Divine Service at St George's Chapel and walked on the terrace beside a crowded promenade. A Jamaica mail arrived via the Roebuck after 38 days, reporting ships and a fatal gunpowder accident on the Africa, plus convoy movements, ship losses, and quarantine for the Roebuck due to sickness aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince and Princess of Wales
St. George’s Chapel
Kixe
Princess of Wates
Prince of
Roebuck
Cape Nicholas Mole
Jamaica
Cormorant
Africa
Leviathan
Iphigenia
Hermione
St. Domingo
Westmorland
Barbadoes
Swiftsure
Parisr
Port-du-Printe
Lark
Merani
Huil
Martinique
Iris
Salisbury
Hie
Vafk
Iziy’ Mand
Achooner
Maw
Mole
Admiral Parker
Cape Francaise
Plymouth Ship News update in July messages
Plymouth reports the Admiral Parker Transport arriving from Spithead bound for Gibraltar with about 400 of the 42d regiment aboard. Also noted are the Lord Mulgrave armed ship convoy from Liverpool, Hinde frigate from the Eastward, Chapman armed ship sailing with Berwick Abercrombie and Eliza and Ann Indiamen for the Downs, Fortune sloop and Sprightly cutter on cruise, and Syren frigate bound for the coast of France. Santa Margaretta arrived with the Jason Dutch frigate from Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Admiral Parker
Hunter
Spithead
Gibraltar
Admiral Cotroys
Lord Mulgrave
Liverpool
Hinde
Chapman
Berwick
Abercrombie
Eliza
Ann
Downs
Fortune
Syren
France
Santa Margaretta
Clyde
Lord Lauperpate not returned to Parliament stirring cheers
In the House of Peers the Lord Lauperpate is not re elected for the next Parliament to many rejoicing attendees. Scots Members across both houses include a single Opposition figure amid a broader party shift.
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Lord Lauperpate
House of Peers
Martinique
D’arcy Preston
Royal Artillery
Hooke
Ramsey
Rennel
Hughes
Barnes
Oliver
Woolwich Warren
Gibraltar
Mary Ann
West Indies
James Bevan
Poultry Compter
Messrs
Mountford and Wilkinson
Ladlane
Wood-street
City of London Society For the Protection
Retreating French Pressed by Austrians Across Lahn Duffeldorf Area
Private correspondence from Hamburg dated June notes French forces retreating from the Lahn toward Duffeldorf as Austrian pursuit tightens. Multiple defeats cited near Uckerath on the Sieg, with cannon and arms abandoned. Neuwied reportedly in Austrian hands again, while Manheim defenses endure as French assault Rheingonheim group but fail to gain ground.
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Hamburgh
Lahn
Duffidorf
Uckerath
Sieg
Neuwied
Duffeldorf
Manheim
Zothinft
Mundenheim
Rheingenheim
French retreat and assault on Mundenheim lines
Manheim June 20 dispatch reports French forces attacking entrenchments near Mundenheim Rheingenheim and Friesenheim after a morning bombardment. Cannons and musket fire shook the town as the French suffered heavy losses with about 1500 killed and many wounded, while the Imperialists took some prisoners.
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Manheim
Lahn
Sieg
Mundenheim
Rhine
Maybach
Rheingenheim
Friesenheim
Indenheim
Frontiers of Italy Report From June 13
From the Frontiers of Italy June 13 the Imperial army holds a advantageous position in front of the Ala and its left wing can block French penetration toward Vicenza. French columns that moved toward Vicenza retreated without confirmation. Headquarters remain at Verona though Buonaparte departed Verona for Milan on the 7th.
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Ala
Vicentine
Vicenza
Verona
Buonaparte
Milan
Austrian War Mobilization Orders Key Officers
The Court Gazette reports reinforced Italian forces marching toward Inner Austria and the Littorate with General Count Wenzel Calloredo to Laibach and Field-Marshal Neubauer to Klagenfurt while Major-General Specht goes to Trieste. Venice prepares armed vessels to protect commerce and clear the gulf of privateers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Inner Austria
Littorate
Wenzel Colloredo
Laibach
Neugebauer
Klagenfurt
Specht
Trieste
Republic of Venice
Gulf
Mantua Siege Report Signals French Pressure
Letters from Mantua describe near continuous cannonade on the 7th to 9th, with French battering the place. Garrison under General Roselmini and artillery led by General Orlandini. Beaulieu dispatches 5000 to block a river approach and to threaten Trent, aiming to force General Buonaparte’s army from Roveredo. The overall French force is about 50,000.
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Mantua
Roselmini
Orlandini
Kiainto
Engadine
Valley of
Sol
Beauliex
Trent
Roveredo
Buonaparee
Royal Ed Proclaims Religious War and Unity in Defense
Naples June 7 details a Royal Ed and Proclamation to Bishops urging unity in a religious war waged against enemies of Christianity. The monarch vows to lead by example, defend the country, seek peace when possible, and says negotiations must be backed by arms to avoid compulsion.
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Naples
Europe
Our Army Advances Toward Verona From Ala Region
Tre nt June 14 reports our forces advance from the Ala toward Verona. Reinforcements have strengthened the position, aiming to relieve Mina’s garrison. Milan reports the castle may hold out long, while French garrisons anger Italians. Recent harsh measures by the Commanding General and Executive Directorate provoke public anger, including the arrest of many respectable citizens sent as hostages in peasants’ wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent
Ala
Verona
Mina
Milan
French Army Reaches Mantua and Garda Verona Camp
INSPRUCK June 15 reports the French abandon Tyrol attempts. One French division retreats toward Mantua to press the siege while another camps between Lake Garda and Verona. A circulating report claims General Beaulieu defeated General Mafena's corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantua
Lake of Garda
Verona
Beaulieu
Mafena
Paris reports on Milanese deputies seeking independence under French protection
The Milan municipality sends three deputies to Paris to seek permission to form an independent republic under France. Observers argue it would be wiser to urge peace and avoid further conquests that could overextend and endanger troops. Reports note British emissaries trying to influence Republican officers, while Chouans lay down arms and Watri guides strategic actions. The Directory also informs Geneva that Reybaz is no longer welcome, and the Five Hundred orders state creditors to be paid in perpetuity annuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Paris
France
Perlet
Italy
Hoche
Rennes
Puiffaye
Hecke
Great Britain
de Rose
Chalus
Boisgués
Watri
Republic of
Geneva
Reybaz
Haverfordwest Races 1796 Port Field Plate Entries
Racing schedule for July 25 to 28 at Port Field Haverfordwest with multi heat plates for horses foaled in Pembroke, Carmarthen, or Cardigan. Included are weights, ages, mares and geldings allowances, hunter's plate for hunted horses, and a match between Lord Cawdor's grey colt and Colonel Colby's bay colt. Entrants to register at Castle Inn July 23. steward decisions final.
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Pembroke
Carmarthien
Cardigan
Lord’ Cawdor
Bamboozle
Colonel Colby
Erasmus
Castle Inn
Haverfordwest
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Ferpreana
Inspruck
W. W. Bowen
Thomas Meyrick
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