Revenue outlook and tax figures from 1791–1793
Testimony from Lord Cornwallis claims British gains in India will secure territories and boost revenue. The piece notes improved finances, with last fortnight’s revenue near one million, and promises to publish the national debt redeemed by commissioners. Includes a comparative account of customs and excise for weeks ending July 28, 1791 and 1792, showing weekly increases and totals in pounds, shillings, and pence.
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Lord Cornwallis
Tippoo Sultan
India
Royal Morning Observances and Society News
Monastic and royal events fill Windsor as Majesties and four elder princesses attend Divine Service at St George's Chapel. Notables visit, titles change hands, and political commentaries reflect on French affairs, with social notes from Dublin to Brooke's and Newmarket.
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St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Shepherd
Spaiss
Lord Capocan
Sir Agcuigatp Campsety
Upper
Grosvenor-street
Earl of Altamont
Countess of Altamont
Dublin
Lord Wycombe
Courtney
Powderham Castle
Baron Bromey
Thomas BrouchTon
Lloyd's Books
West Indies
Paris
National Assembly
France
Old England
French National Assembly
Paul Sonesta
Hopewell
Ross
Huw
Petersburgh
Cronflat
Mediterranean
Lord Cornwalus
Trprop
Worcester
Correspondence from Brussels on European affairs July note
Vienna negotiations over Poland and troop positions delay Czech fortress removals. Reports describe Allied harmony and possible Turkish stance toward Russia. Frankfort decree on Liege grievances and ecclesiastical appointments. Austrian troop movements, loans, and preparations for Maubeuge. Reports of emigres, coronation in Frankfort, and unrest in Paris with Federates. War funds and brutal massacres referenced with grim figures.
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Brussels
Vienna
Poland
Choczim
Russia
Moldavia
Jafly
Frankfort
Empire
d’Esterhazy
Luxemburg
Royal Allemand
Berching
Electorate of Mayence
Low Countries
Joseva II
France Diary Notes on Parental Crimes and Political Upheaval
Reports describe a pregnant woman committing a crime of melting lead into her sleeping husband's ear. The Diet and Paris faculty offer no clear legal provisions. The text moves to French diplomatic moves, Gard and Paris politics, and looming crown crisis as factions seek power, with armies marching toward Metz and Sedan.
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Faculty of
Paris
M. la Coffe
Tuscany
Genoa
Piéillont
Briffot
War Minister reports Austrian advance near Bavay
A July letter from the War Minister notes Duke de Saxe Teste posting 4009 troops between Bavay and Malplaquet and abandoning the port at M. J. Faysie. It mentions Austrians seizing a bridge and being well placed, with M. Diller fearing danger to nearby towns while My Monteguied stays in Paris.
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Duke de Saxe Teste
Bavay
Bavai
Malplaquet
M. J
Faysiie
M. Goffin
M. Diller
Monteguied
Paris
National Assembly debates extraordinary powers and defence plans
Delegates argued over suspending executive authority as France faces calamities. Motions sought to leave governance to the people or depose the king, while Commissioners Extraordinary prepare reports on causes and measures. Allied with requests for earlier decrees review and Lower Rhine defenses, ministers bear personal responsibility amid threats.
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Lan Croig
M. Gaméen
M. Reboul
France
M. 7d
National Assembly
M. Goffin
Valenciennes
M. Genfonne
Fales
M. Dubem
E‘o
M. Faullane
Debates on Decrees and Appointments in July Session
July 23 debates note decrees to be sanctioned in 24 hours. War Minister salary for chaplains discussed. Exchange of prisoners tabled with La Fayette agreement. Controversy over emigrant estate sales report and department director counts. Petition to depose the King and Federate protests spark clashes. Manuel reinstalled as War Minister amid committee referrals. July 24 reports cite bishop salary dual role and inspector reserve oversight.
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M. Levine
Mnister
Meffrs. Lackner
la Fayette
Duke of
Saxe Teschen
Rhine
la Morliere
Lens
Ain
Ma’ Adancourt
Paris
Comite Contentieux
M. Rederer
Committee of Legislation
M. Choudiex
Angers
M. Genanine
Civinn Mi Boirov
Delfaux
Trenehen
M. Manuel
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Oberal
Ghent
Courtrai
Zingendorff
Nettine and Son
Bank of
M. Barentin
M. Dumouriez
Cologne
M. de Cares
Louis D'Or
Coblentz
Archduke Cares
Montesquieu
Sardinia
Naples
Pat's
Soiffons
Petion
Sergent
Parvis
Arks
Brest
Bourdeaux
Cauderan
M. Mazuel
Iit
Monteguieu
de Valence
de Heffe
Manuel
Keraint
M. Dé la Fayene
Palais Royal
Bastille
M. Luckner
Metz
Sedan
National ‘Assembly
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