Vision and Strategy Amid German Frontline Movements
The report details Austrian and French maneuvers around Rastadt and the Upper Rhine, noting Austrian reinforcements under Archduke Cuasues and General Moreau planning attacking Kastadt. It highlights French advances in Franche and Italy, Buonaparte’s conquests, and English property seizures at Leghorn, with political tension between Florence and Turin.
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Svolhgren
Budl
Friedénsiad
Olbach
Baaden
Inft
Bganen
Moreau
Kastadt
Laréuin
Posirida
Mauch
Rastadt
Tonner Rhine
Exchange negotiations for Sir Sydney Smith fail in Paris
The French Government resists any exchange of Sir Sydney Smith. Beret, captain of the Virginie frigate, was sent to Paris to barter his release, while Mr. Nerrmay carried a special mandate. Paris refused to engage, though Sydney Smith remains in good health but closely guarded in the Beyaye Prison.
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Sypney Smith
Chevalier Bereerot
Paris
Nerrmay
Sydney
Fragmentary report on European fronts and refugee movements
The fragment notes the French, with Dufeldorf and the Lahn region, pushing Verzlar and the Lahn while General TEN LE BEN is not appearing strong. Republican troops advance toward Franckfort causing many families to flee the town and nearby areas along the river.
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Dufeldorf
Verzlar
Lahn
Ten LE Ben
Franckfort
Lalin
French Cross Rhine and Gain Ground Near Spires
Carlsruhe reports a heavy cannonade across the Rhine near Spires as French forces reportedly crossed the river above Kef. General Latour leads 13,000 men toward Raadt with Horzs expected at 15,000. Austrians reached Spires. German troops occupy Germerheim while the Margrave remains at Carlsruhe.
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Carls Ruhe
Baaden
Rhine
Alsace
Kef
Swabia
Latour
Schavetzingen
Raadt
Horzs
Spires
Germerheim
Siege and movement rumors as French army shifts
June 24 report from Trent notes Baron Beaulieu passing through on the 22d en route to Linz, with General Me taking interim command. General Oiviney arrives at Roveredo HQ on the 21st as the army prepares to advance. Mantua garrison reportedly falls. French losses heavy. Enemy transport of wounded increases rearward and sickness grows daily.
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Baron Beaulieu
Linz
Oiviney
Cagliano
Roveredo
Mantua
Austrian Forces March Through Brusshal Onian Advance
Regiments of horse and foot pass through Brusshal as Archduke Charles and Count Bellegarde travel toward Rattadt. Austrian troops, despite rumors of hardship, are in high spirits and expect a general attack on the French forces in the area. Cavalry numbers rise and the theater of war favors rapid maneuvers.
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Archduke Charles
Count Bellegarde
Rattadt
Tyre
French retreat opens lines to Manheim on Rhine
July 1 report from Mentz states General Schelenberg's brigade quit the lines to move toward the Upper Rhine. It is replaced by the Prince of Orange's Brigade. The French have retreated so that communication between the city and Manheim on this side of the Rhine is entirely free.
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Schelenberg
Upper Rhine
Prince of Orange
Manheim
Rhine
Russian Ambassador Rudbergh Receives First Audience
Baron Rudbergh, the new Russian Ambassador, arrived last month and yesterday had his first audience of the King and the Duke Regent, by whom he was graciously received.
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Baron Rudbergh
Capture of Franckfort Key Aim in Sambre and Meuse Army
In Cologne on July 3 an extract from a letter states the capture of Franckfort is the army of the Sambre and Meuse’s principal objective. The plan is to join with Morean’s army marching through Suabia to form a junction.
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Cologne
Franckfort i
Sambre
Meuse
Moreans
Suabia
Stock Exchange Failures and Loan Payments Report
A sharp Stock Exchange setback noted yesterday with a Jew broker blamed for gains from L Eclair forgery stock swings. A recently failed principal stockbroker with ties to a Jacobin paper is a large creditor and rumors of concealed affairs persist. Loans of 18 000 000 pounds and 7 00 000 pounds face scheduled payments. remaining sums and redemption timelines are outlined amid unsettled creditor actions. A London arrival from France is linked to a disputed Ramgate landing claim. Paris trip described as largely unproductive. Major Hucs Batuing is named in a payment dispute with Skype Parker, correcting a prior misidentification as Major Hay.
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Stock Exchange
Ramgate
France
London
Paris
Skype Parker
Major Hucs Batuuig
Major Hay
Ferdinand Letter Asks France to Spare Spannochi Prisoner
The Grand Duke of Tuscany Ferdinand writes to the French Republic requesting restraint on General Spannochi, urging equity under Tuscan and French law. He sends the letter via Marquis Manfredini, asking for a reply to restore tranquility and subject repose.
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Getter
Tuscany
Manfredini
Spannochi
French Generalissimo Report From Moselle Fronts
General Moreau reports troops moved at dawn under Desaix to seize posts between the Rhine and mountains. St Cyr attacked Freidenstadt. La Roche's bayonet assault captured the position with heavy enemy losses and 100 prisoners. St Stadarzes and Decaon aided. Delmas defeated foes between Rhine and Olbach. Continuous combat fatigued the left wing. Bibrach held in Kentzig. health and respect from Moreau.
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Baaden
Meffidor
Rastadt
Freidenstadt. Co
Westerday
Desaix
Rhie
St. Cyr
Freidenstadt
Bubl
Olbach
Ojit
St. Stadarzes
Decaon
Dezix
Delmas
Rhine
Keppenheim
Guerbach
Fernio
Bibrach
Kentzig
St. Gyr
Oppenau
Moreau
Bonaparte's Bologna Dispatch to Directory on Italian Campaign
Buonaparte reports to the Executive Directory from Bologna dated July 2 on moving divisions toward Rome via Siena after negotiations with the Grand Duke of Tuscany. He notes actions at Leghorn, arrests of officers aiding English, dispatches Marmont to Florence, and Vaubois to command Leghorn with a garrison.
French Armistice Demands and Modena Surrender Details
Reported from Modena yesterday describing Buonaparte with Salicetti Garrean and several generals arriving with cavalry. They selected 10 000 muskets for French use and requisitioned 1300 horses to fulfill armistice terms. Fort Urbino surrendered after Buonaparte dispatched an officer and dragoons. The Governor yielded the keys to Modena and became a prisoner of war. The French seized 40 cannon and 50 000 pounds of powder at Fort Urbino.
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Buonaparte
Salicetti
Garrean
Ageneleoriet
Budaparte
Fort Urbino
Modena
Urbino
Florence
Berthier
Leghorn
Ootes
Estem
Republic of
Lucca
Extract of a Letter from Buonaparte to the Directory
Head Quarters Bologna 14 Me offidor Citizens Directors the Imperial army was defeated on the Mincio and on the 24th Prairial trenches opened before Milan Citadel. On the 9th Merlidor batteries unmoored fire lasted 43 hours governor capitulated on the 11th at three in the morning. We found 5000 bouquets 50000 pounds of powder 150 cannon and large provisions signed Buonaparte
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Bologna
Milan
Merlidor
City of London Lord Mayor visits Medway fleet pageant
A historic account describes the Lord Mayor and City officers traveling by Trinity yacht and five pleasure vessels to Gravesend and Leigh, laying boundary stones at Crown Point and Upnor Castle, salutes from Royal ships, a Rochester banquet, and civic toasts amid a festive gathering with General Inwis's band and notable guests.
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Trinity Yacht
Trinity
Gravesend
Falcon Inn
Yaseler
Leigh
Crown Point
London
Nore
Lord Hip
Medway
Hennrxorry
Fred
Buccner
Chatham
Rochester
City ‘Corporation
Crown Inn
Kent
Buckier
Hennikoff
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Archduke Cuasues
Rafadt
Bettecarlos
Germany
Brilgah
Rencens
Knubis Mountain
Rhing
Ferrandt
Brifgau
Friburgh
Biberach
Oftesburgh
Frihae
Lower Rhine
Haverfebin
Beaxen
Riine
Jourdan
Kleber
Italy
Castle of Avila
Bionaparte
Grand Duke
Sardinia
Turin
Manfredizi
Trent
Bruschal
Mentz
Sfockholm
Ferdinand
the Rhene and Moselle
Army OF
Ferrara
Fayence
Reggio
Pilttoia
Rome
Sienna
Vai Beis
Pisioia
Murat
Divisiom
Axudois
Arno
Fufecchio
Pistoia
Marmont
England
Republic
Englis
Vaubois
the Executive Directory
Court OF Conservancy
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