French Forces Fail To Dislodge Retreating Austrians
A French account dated the 14th reports the main French objective failed as Austrian troops under General Wartensleben withdrew in good order. The article compares the Austrian retreat to Crillon’s tactics and notes Paris factions, especially the Jacobins, push for Droxet while the Directory seeks moderates to shape a shaky new constitution amid public agitation.
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Wartensleber
Franckfort
Agenpu
the Necker
Coarerayn
Schaffenburgh
Main
Franconia
MorEavu
Zzringen
Moréas
Cose -Moncau
Crarriard
Jemappés
Europe
Paris
Droxet
Fractured report on Austrian movements near Mainz and Frankfurt
Fragmentary dispatch details Austrians recrossing the Lahn toward Mainz and Frankfurt, with French forces pressing from the Main. It notes Austrian positions near Bergen and Rastadt, German emigration from Frankfurt to Leipzig and Hanau, and occupations of Mainz and Württemberg towns by Republican columns as they push toward Stutgart and Darmstadt.
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Réndh -Pene- Laga
Lefelure
Marburgh
Jeague
Franckfort
Lahn
Wertheath
Bergen
Mentz
Ors
Swabia
Sthiift
Rastadt
French Army Advance Near Franckfort and Prussian Alliance Shifts
A late letter from Hambergh dated the 1st notes the French army approaching Franckfort within five leagues and likely in possession. Reports from Deraes Switzer land mention the King of Prussia agreeing to join the Coalition after subsidy talks at Pyrmont, signaling a shift in Germany’s war conduct. An officer’s letter confirms the Leghorn property dispute with Tuscany’s neutrality violation by France, while a French column moves toward Ulm as troops retreat toward Stockau and Willifigen.
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Flampuren
Francefort
Hambergh
Franckforts
Wier
Ham
Deraes
Switzerland
Minden
Paussia
Enciano
Pyrmont
Prince Royal
Denmark
Annvoy
Sweepenn
Germany
Gerrany
Prussia
Mayence
Duke of
Brunswick
Wy Xpitam
London Gazette
Leghorn
Tuscany
Orof
Anconstant
Ulm
Prince of Coke
Kehl
Schumbergh
Rotwit
Dutch Naval Fitting Out For Sea Under Admi ral De Winter
Hague July 12 The fitting out of the grand feet, after the squadrons departed under Admirals Braak and Lucas, has engrossed the Committee of Maine. About 20 sail now, to be increased at sea, with orders to sail at first fair wind. Commanded by Admiral de Winter. Land defenses reinforced with ammunition and provisions to inundate Grave if needed.
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Hague
Braak
Lucas
Maine
Texel
de Winter
Batavian Brabant
Emperor Health Decline Amid Movements in Tyrol
Vienna reports His Imperial Majesty’s health daily worsening and fears for his life. Allied battalions advancing through Moravia and Bohemia reinforce Tyrol, with Hungarian, German, and Savoy units moving to the Rhine and surrounding Galician garrisons. Rumors of Russian troop deployments are deemed unfounded.
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Vienna
Alvinzy
Gallicia
Tyrol
de Vins
Vnosrow
Light Horse
Modena
Lewenehr
Rhine
Moravia
Bohemia
Dragoons
Savoy
Veczey Hussars
Germany
Russian cabinet influence shines in Stockholm report
Stockholm July 1. The note highlights the growing influence of the Russian cabinet on our Court through Lieutenant-General Zul. The brief telegraphic style signals political maneuvering and implications for relations between Russia and the host nation.
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Stockholm
Zul
Condemned Prisoner Granted Liberty for Spa Visit
A prisoner once condemned to four years in the gaol of Weimary has been released and now travels to the Baths of Spa to restore his health. He was involved in Wimfeldt's conspiracy against the Duke Regent and is identified as an accomplice in that plot.
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Warsaw
Wimfeldt
Weimary
Spa
Privateer alarm in Philadelphia and Atlantic losses
Alarm spreads in Philadelphia as a French privateer seizes ships from the port including the Mount Vernon and Atlantic. The privateer planned to seize additional vessels William Penn Philadelphia and Nanty, while the ships return to port. Reports detail U S military establishment and a Dutch capture near Surinam, with British actions near Antigua and Cayenne.
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Philadelphia
Mount Vernon
London
Atlantic
William Penn
Dominick
Wilmington
United States
Congress
Hartiety Mirror
Amssterdam
Curacoa
Surinam
Wariat
Royal visit schedule and lottery payouts amid European moves
Their Majesties and three elder Princesses travel from Windsor to Kew for the Levee and Drawing Room at St James's. A farewell dinner follows at Windsor Lodge before the Bathing season at Weymouth. The Prince of Wales departs Bath for Longleat then Dorset to visit Col. Caurcuirty. Princess of Wales dines with Gord and Lady Cholmondeley at Charlton. A Sussex mail arrives at Falmouth aboard the George Packet. The English Lottery prizes totaling half a million will be paid at the Bank tomorrow. The French squadron at Havre de Grace is said to sail eastward to Dunkirk to gather force, then join the Dutch. Capt. Pixe of the Benjamin and Nancy reports from Cowes while awaiting the Halifax fleet. Prime settlers in the Cape report strong British support and improved security against Dutch threats.
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Windsor
Kew
St. James's
Windsor Lodge
Weymouth
Prince of Wates
Bath
Marquis of Barn
Longeat
Dorfethhire
Col. Caurcuirty
Princess of Wales
Gord
Havre de Grace
Dunkirk
Zealand
Pixe
Benjamin
Nancy
Cowes
Bottony Wi
Conpays
Halifax
Pisoni
Cape
London
Lucas
Prionr
Dutch East India Company
Lady Jesses Letter of Resignation to Princess of Waxes
A damaged archival letter in archaic spellings shows Lady Jesses informing the Princess of Waxes that she resigns from the Beichamber duties with royal consent and loyalty to the Prince of Wales. The text frames resignation as a response to public misjudgment and courtly pressure, promising continued duty and respect.
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Pais
de Inns
al Highney
Ros Ral
Royal
Prince of Wales
Concorde of 96 in action over six weeks near the Coast of France
July reports from ships anchored and sailing along Dover and Deal describe the Concorde squadron under Sir Edward Petrew, the Serpent and Hazard arriving from Plymouth, and the Royal Sovereign hoisting Admiral Gardiner's flag. Sir Warren’s squadron heads to St Helens to cover the French coast. merchants bound for the Mediterranean await orders.
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France
Edward Petrew
PL YuouTs
Serpent
YF Dlimouth
Hazard
Cork
Concord
Fortsnorth
Sir’ Alan ‘Gardnfr; Bart
Royal Sovereign
Mediterranean
Rocker Charris
St. Helen’s
The Dispensary at Sehoquares Promises Great Cure
The article extols SeirsguKy’s Anriscoriatic Drops as a remarkable medicine from 1773, claiming it cures goat-related disorders, scurvy, rheumatism, scrophula, and nerve debility, with display of bottles priced at two shillings and sixpence or one shilling.
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SeirsguKy
Births and Marriages in Hampshire and London Churches
On a Friday a daughter was born to Henry Dampier of Lime Street. In Boldré, New Forest, Barry Darby of Lime Street married Mrs Scott of Vicar's Fall near Lymington. At St George's Hanover Square, Rev Wollaston Pym married Miss Mary Cartwright, daughter of Thomas Cartwright of Aynho. Also, a Gloucester Place resident married Miss Bormanty of Winchester. A Bow Church ceremony joined John Box of Northampton to Miss Gardner of Northampton.
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Boldrés
New Forest
Gilpin
Barry Darby
Lime-street
Scott
Vicar’s Fall
Lymington
Hants
St. George's
Hanover-square
Lord Bisop
Gloucester
Wollaston Pym
Radwell
Thomas
Cartwright
Aynho
Northampton
St. Mary-Ie-honne
Tacob
Gloucester Place
Fragmented Textile Market Teaches Few Clear Facts
OCR snippets mention prices, exchanges, stock items, and figures like 4 per C and 11-3-16ths. Mentions of stock names, invoices, and bills imply a trade ledger. No coherent event or outcome is discernible. the fragmentary data reads as a crowded price list.
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