Arrival of Lord Hopant at Portsmouth in Heroine
The Heroine under Captain Murray arrives at Portsmouth from St Helena after sailing May 28. A convoy of a 50 gun squadron accompanies the homeward India fleet. Reports note political divisions at Mauritius and a cautious view on Franco-British exchanges. The London scene includes courtly visits, theater finances, and France France Paris turmoil as observed from Hamburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Hopant
Fort St. George
Our Murray
Portsmouth
East India Houses
St.Helena
Copan
Bengal
Madrat
India
Cape
Mauritius
Caristian
Marz
Hampuren
Rafadt
Krnc
Earl of Cuesterrrenp
Lord Carsacart
Garth
Athford Common
15Th Light Horse
Camerrorp
West Indies
Admiralty
Joan Murray
Heroize
Ramiser
East-Indies
Sucar
Tullarow
Earl of Lavpterpate
Joan Russecx
Fox
Wiitrereap
Tizeney
Frozparrien
Tarye Toy
Duke of Bertorp
Woburn Abbey
France
Paris
Biens Nationaux
Fege
Buonapar TE
Edinburgh
London
Monsieur Nrov
Danton
Panton-suiare
Dunbarton
Rsife
Yeorttanry
Scotland
Dar
Ireland
Warships sail westward from Plymouth on July cruise
The Revolutionaire 44 guns Captain Twxspen, Boadicea 38 guns Captain Kears, and Spitfire 20 guns Captain Seymour set sail from Plymouth to the Westward. The Fling Fife Letter of Marque, Captain Poulock, damaged after fouling a warship in the Sound and returned to harbor for repairs. Royal Lancashire Militia disembarked from Dif arer Hindéfan and Meaufa at Maker Heights after intelligence to government showing Ireland’s force sufficient to restore tranquillity.
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Revolutionairé
T. Twxspen
Boadicea
R. G. Kears
Spitfre
M. Seymour
Pou. Lock
Royal Lancashire Regiment of Militia
Maker Heights
Ireland
King of Spain seeks safe passage for trade convoy to Leghorn
In a diplomatic note, Spain requests not to be molested by British cruisers while sending a frigate and two other vessels to Leghorn to fetch Pore from Tuscany. The British government has acknowledged the request and will extend honors to His Holiness, while league news items recount political accusations around Bay of Genoa and Tarpeyan incidents, the Dublin Theatre reopening, and various local incidents including river drownings and livestock fairs.
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Spain
Leghorn
Tusfany
Belvamy
Talleyrand
Tarpsgranp
Berta Amy
Tarreyganp
Bettamy
Ex-Bisner
Mott
Secim
Genoa
America
France
United States
Dublin
Horith
Shannon
Sweep
Leicester
Scotland
Pottieshall
Bathgate
New-York
Colonel Lyons
Versmont
Congress
Glastonbury
RASTADT Jone 21 Conference Report on Vienna Paris Couriers
The text notes no further conferences have occurred since. Couriers have been sent to Vienna and Paris with the expectation of reaching general satisfaction on points that could end disputes if approved by both Governments. French Ministers have not received official notice of Citizen Robertor as third Plenipotentiary, Bonnier possibly to be declared President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sez
Vienna
Paris
Robertor
Bonnier
Change Likely in Helvetic Government Amid Resignations
Basle reports a major shift in the Helvetic Government with a second 18th Fructidor expected. Directors Bays and Phyfer have resigned and will be replaced by Acts and Fornerou. Several members of the Legislative Body and two Ministers plan to resign.
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Basle
Citizens Bays
Phyfer
Citizens Acts
Foruerou
Capture of Malta Reported by Paris News Boat
Strasburgh Gazette notes an advisory from Iron Marseille stating an envoy says Malta has fallen to Bonaparte forceful entry. Inhabitants favored change of government, defense unlikely. Rumor that Russian and English fleets prepared Malta as Ruffian destination but blocked by treaty constraints.
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Strasburgh
Marseilles
Buonaparte
Malta
Crimea
Bosphorus
Toulon Fleet Joins Magdalena Advance Off Corsica
Basti a Corsica June 2 report details May 26 fleet passage along the coast with General Berthier and Buonaparte aboard. The Toulon fleet nears Magdalena to join divisions, with 4000 land troops aboard and Corsican General Cajalti landing to coordinate. English bilander captured. fleet purchases oxen and sheep at Porto Torres.
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Bastia
Corsica
Prendh
Toulon
Berthier
Buonaparte
Fiory
Magdalena
Nice
Cagliari
Cajalti
Vaubois
Porto Torres
Buonaparte sails toward India from Sardinia
Italy reports Buonaparte has passed Sardinia’s southern point and advances on a voyage that could grant France control of Egypt and India trade. Estimates cite 10,000 troops enough for India, Buonaparte foresees 30 to 40 thousand. Toulon preparations falter amid Helvetic and Roman revolutions as a world shifting expedition unfolds.
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Italy
Buonaparte
Sardinia
France
Egypt
India
Suez
British Indies
Toulon
War with Piedmont and Ligurian frontiers erupt in Genoa
Reports from Genoa describe a near declaration of war between the republic and the King of Sardinia. Piednoutet rebels seized Carofio. Sardinian troops occupied it after a battle near Gavi. France reportedly moves 7,006 troops to Alessandria and Novi to monitor Piedmontese actions while the Directory plans defenses and allocates 500,000 livres to repel attacks.
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Genoa
Rerpubuie
Saapinta
Carofio
Saratnray
Houghe
Ligurian Republic
Gavi
Tefulge
Great Council
Turin
Directory
Republic
Alessandria
Novi
Sardinia
Rumors of Sardinia Conquest and French Alliance
The passage notes doubts about a French pledge to enlarge Sardinia and possible Sardinian alliance with France. Some say France contemplates Savona or Genoa, while others claim no agreement exists between the Directory and French agents. It suggests a battle may have occurred between our troops and those of the King of Sardinia.
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Sardinia
France
Savona
Genoa
Burt
Sardin
Pope Takes Up Residence At Carthusian Convent Near Florence
Florence reports that Roman Consuls and French officials accept the Pope remaining in Tuscany while requesting relocation further from Rome. The Pope arrived at the Carthusian Convent two miles from Florence after fleeing Siena due to a severe earthquake. Tremors continue with fatalities and widespread destruction. many residents abandon the city and hold mass in a nearby public garden.
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Florence
Rome
Tuscany
Grand Duchy
Sienna
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Rastadt, Jone
LAW Report
UY. Rollock
Mingay
Mr. Dampiere
Moses Pollock
John Millar
Lord Kenyon
Lord Holt
Gonstable
Justice Foster
Magnlac
Edwards
Erskine
China
Meadows
Sharp
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