Naval Actions Near Toulon and Genoa July 1796
Reports describe bold actions by British ships including the Victory and Southampton under Admiral Jervis and Commodore Nelson. Lydiard led a daring boarding of a French frigate near Fort Breganton, with heavy fighting and minimal casualties. Other accounts list captures of the National Ketch and several transports, and note Nelson’s convoy operations off Genoa, with commendations for officers including Cockburn and Hamilton. The dispatches also cover broader Mediterranean patrols, prize captures, and official notices from the Admiralty and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Breganton
Lydiard
Southampton
Prais
Grand Pass
L’utile
Franc ‘Cois
Veal
William Dirton
Marine
J. Waacnamara
Fohn Ferwis
K.P
Mediterranean
Mr. Nepean
Nelson
Gulf of Genoa
Neifan
C. ‘J. Jervis
Agamemnon
Oxeglia
Cockburn
Meleager
Asoon
Mlack
Ain ‘Cockburn
Horatio Neson
E Savage
Rapine
Taly
Belgium
Rode Espierre
Genoa
Pavidu
Madras
Berigal
Mauritius
Ballafore
Lincoln
William Holmes
Edward Coxon
Clark
Butcher
Bourny
Norwich
Ayrshire
Bridewell
Medway
New Hythe
W.C
iOn Sunday Fe
Glasgow
Broomielaw
Humane Society
Evans
Himsel
Smyrna
Salonicay
Ottonen
Malta
Spain
Russia
Georgia
Heraclius
Asia
Torivaich
Beesi
Porte
Faniet
la’ Julies
Tidd
Prttiné
la Justice
Archipilage
Proclamation and neutral posture amid French aggression
The proclamation dated May 15 1796 urges fealty to the lawful French monarchy heir while abandoning further efforts to assist France, warning of terror against royalists. Observations condemn French revolutionary depredations, pillage, and persecutions, citing the Directory and Robespierre era as justification for alarm across Belgium and Italy.
Lancaster Recorder Elected and Far-Reaching Trade Notes
Atvan Cuamsre is elected Recorder of Lancaster. Rufus Kine, new US minister plenipotentiary, expected in England in November as Pinckney returns home. Isle of Ely Assizes appointed to be held July 27 at Wisbech. East India rice sells duty free at 16s 6d and 17s per cwt. colombo cinnamon valued at 1 040 000 sterling. Portland Place measurement from wall to rails 1300 feet, width 75 feet 6 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atvan Cuamsre
Esg
Lancaster
Rufus Kine
United States
England
Pinckney
Isle of Ely
H. Gwillim. Esq
Wisbech
East India
Colombo
Portland Place
Houfe
Intrigue and Trade Tensions Across the Aegean and Malta
Reports from Constantinople outline ongoing concerns over Ottoman security amid Moorish corsair raids harming Smyrna, Salonic, and Mediterranean trade. Ministers seek a long truces with Malta aided by Spain to bolster commerce. naval growth and alliance diplomacy are emphasized.
Lord Dorchester Named Temporary British Commander
New York reports Lord Dorchester to assume temporary command upon return from Canada, with Lieut Governor Cal Simcoe as successor in the interim. Consul Vander Horst warns of Algerine cruisers threatening ships until government treaty decisions are known. Amsterdam Packet notes travelers David Downie and family arriving from Edinburgh amid high treason sentencing. Gibraltar news cites Humphreys advising vessels bound up the Streights to proceed due to Algerine risks as money from the United States awaits arrival. From Albany, British forces press western ports and Vermont’s Point au Fer surrenders. Victor Hugues dispatches a fleet from Guadaloupe toward an unknown destination, possibly Martinique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Dorchester
England
Canada
Cal Simcoe
Vander Horst
Bristol
Amsterdam Packet
Greenock
Carrié Pai Enger
David Downie
Edinburgh
Watt
Gibraltar
Humphreys
Lea Ag - Saveral
Wesern
Point
Vermont
Aquiires
Julius Ceesar
Froma
Montserrat
Victor Hugues
Guadéloupe
Fragmentary Trade Figures and a Village Death Tale
The OCR yields mixed items including Charleston Carolina trade figures for January to May and a rural Ireland death notice. A female child was delivered and lived for some months. the combined ages of mother and child totaled under eighty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestowns
Carolina
Shanescafe
Ireland
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Toulon
Sohn Fervis
K. B
His Majesty
Horatio Nelfor
Blanche
H.ra’i.Mel
la Bonpe
Gfrice
Tuewio
Omsbir
Barbadoes
Winthrop
Garlisle Bay
L’atheniene
Mons. Gervais
de Vaiffeaux
Itam,&cer
Reg
Winnarop
Hf. G. Christian
Admiraltyv Office
Hamilton
Melbomene
Evan Nepean
Melpomene
Plymouth Sound
S. BE
la Revanche
Brett
Brazil
Zealand
Charles Hamilton
Downing*street
Graham
Fion
Lord Grenvile
Cngliand
Barly
Monte Baldo
Perrark
Artiglin
Byahma
Carlton-House
Lady Willoughby
Eresby
Prince and Princess of Wales
Countess of
Jersey
ST. James’s
Count Lavezzari
Republic of Venice
Giacomazzi
Count Zeppelin
Duke of Wurtemberg
W. Frathen
Penryn
Cornwall
Guildhall
R. Shuttleworth
Prestor
Lancashire
George and Dragon
Preston
J. Wright
Manchester
Bridgewater Arms
T. Seddon
St. Mary
Hill
Stamford
Homerton
E. Power
Castle-Crest
Southwark
W. Jenkin
Long Sutton
Lincolnshire
Leigh
Cranbrook
Kent
Sadler
T. Clayton
Ardwick
J. Yaylor
Swinton
Gray’s Inn-lane
Ferivener
T. Bartlett
Walcot
Somersetshire
Carpenter
P.S. Vriquet
Salisbury-street
Strand
B. Lara
Kennington-Green
Surry
Apothecary
J. Nath
Chipping Sodbury
Gloucestershire
Draper
W. Wilson
Newcastle Upon Tyne
F. F. Eckhardt
Sloane-street
Brethren IN Arms
Europe
Viscount Scepeaux
Chatlag
Scepeaux
A’ Indigne
Chevalier Zurpin
Viscount SerrEaux
Constantinople
New York
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