Siege Chronicle of Ceva Fortress under Austrian Troops
The journal recounts Captain Schmelzer and Anton Eberhazi guiding 250 men to Ceva to reinforce the fortress under Austrian authority. They faced local suspicion of French uniforms, relied on peasant informants, and organized defensives, ammunition, and gun carriages as the fortress endured a six day siege and blockade with careful troop movements and negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Piedmont
Pe de Reese Gs
Captain Schmelzer
Anton Eberhazi
Rgsd
Mey
Fune
Ceva
Schmelzer
Trefonaro
Rivolta
Acqua
Bermuda
Victor
Acqui
Spigza
Monastero
Cerule
Schindlzer
Magistrat
Stowaffer
Schmeizer
Bankruptcy notices and surrender dates across multiple trades
Probable manager and distressed traders listed surrendering assets or business. Names include Richard Kaye MancheRec hatter surrendering Aug 16 at the Bath Tavern Bristol. Bagley grocer Ipswich surrender Aug 9 10. Guilehall London. Wm Warner Painswick Gloucestershire. Hawsins Birmingham clothiers. Shaw Southampton bankers. Tyndale Judson Minchinhampton gloucester drapers. Dates scattered Aug and Aug 11 with various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Kaye
MancheRec
Hatter
Proline
Ee Fermi
Liverpeakeis Pardine
Haverfordwest
Wm. Warner
Painswick
Glowce
Cothier
Wij
T. Hawsins
Birmingham
W. Cifford
Ruscomne
Gloucester
Fien-Draper
T. Shaw
Southampton
Bankers
Aunz 1
Water
BR. Tyndale
W. Judson
Minchinhampton
Royal Family Entertainment at Swinley Lodge in Regency Era
Wednesday morning report details a grand royal gathering at Swinley Lodge with the Duke of York hosting the monarchs and nobles. It notes dining, a band, dancing, permissions to entertain, and mentions other historical figures, military exploits, a political critique, and various local events and incidents from the era.
Sighs or the Daughter Comedy at the Theatre
A detailed critique of a stage comedy performed last night titled Sighs or the Daughter. The plot follows Leopold’s grief over his wife and his daughter Lewisa’s disguise as a housekeeper’s daughter to unite with Von Saar’s family. Adelbert, a Polish emigrant, wins Lewisa’s heart while Tetum pursues her, with themes of wealth, dignity, and integrity. Performers including Fawcett Barry and others received praise. the reviewer notes clever revisions by Mr Hoare and criticizes the inclusion of a pantomime style dumb show. The piece drew a fashionable, impressed audience and featured a praised painting by Mr Northcore.
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Adelbert
Tetum
Snarl
Amsterdam
Korzesue
Korzewuc
Leopold
Korzesce
von Saari
Zetwin
Adzibert
Fawcett
Barry Mmnogr
Suetz
C. Kemate
Parmer
C. Renece
Corman
NorthCore
Wrecked Ladies from India and a Day at Warwick Gaol
Mrs Cunziin and her daughter arrived from India aboard the Walgolz. They survived months of distress after the 1792 Winterton wreck near Mada gascar, were captured by a French privateer, and taken to the Isle of France before near Madras. Yesterday a Coachman who drove a Master’s Chariot last month, with Miller and M’Manus aboard, surrendered at the Mansion House bail for prosecution. Saturday, in Warwick gaol, Rev Dr Spancer and WM Hicks Lifq Lhos Wilmot charged over forged Bank of England notes. Philip Millward and Henshaw remanded for coining inquiry. In Millward’s garden over four days locals unearthed about 2000 guineas in base coin. a jug with reptiles and other items was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
M’manus
Mansion House
Warwick
Spancer
WM. Hicks
Lhos
Wilmot
Bank of England
Philip Millward
Henshaw
Water Street
Birmingham
Milward
Ship News From The Downs And Portsmouth Frigates
A flotilla update reports a Swedish bath ship detained by government order after arriving at the Downs, the Romulus forced back to sea by contrary winds, La Aretide with troops for Portsmouth, Voltigeur of war, and two frigates seen near the Forward bound to Portsmouth with troops from Felancy. Fermaica of 26 guns arrives from the Downs, large merchant convoy sails under Hart sloop protection for Cuxhaven. Melampus and others from Spitheart, and the Ciberns arrives at Plymouth with two prizes captured nearby.
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Portsmouth
la Aeretde
Oma Craigs
Fermaica
Broonxtes
Downs
Cuxhaves
Windi
Core
Lis Majesty
Melamsun G. Moong
Melfomene
Hamaidron
Prégdyre
Spitheart
Ciberns
M¢Namara
Thas
Orte
Plymouth
Cove
Atr
Dublin Court Martial Profit and Militia Vying for Service
In Wicklow the court martial decision for Hm Byrne was delayed by clerical error while Dragoons divisions reach Wicklow billets. A Mainggar trial concluded with a verdict for the defendant. Wicklow militia notes reveal rising zeal as regiments mimic parade orders and cockade displays.
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Byrne
Marcial
Wicklow
7Th Dragoons
Mainggar
Seuiff Dantey
South Lincoln
Whale Regiment
Worcestershire Regiment
Military movements and disorder in Lewes and surrounding towns
From Lewes dated July 29 details describe Prince of Wales and General officers touring Brington Southampton and Horsham areas with brigades marching via East Grinstead and North Grinsted. Militia volunteers from Derby Westminster North Gloucester and Surrey arrive for depot at Hortham. Drunkenness and insubordination surge. authorities restore order with draw swords and piquet guards. Bank notes swallowed for amusement are noted amid the disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wares
Brignron
Hui
Southampton
Ngat Gray
Barham Downs
Ddoyvey
Above Army
Coote
Hortham Common
East Grinsted
Gavai Moecre
Horsham Common
Derby
Westminster
North Gloucester
Surry
Hortham
Josep Manary
Hytsa
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London Gazette
London
Duke of York
Swinley Lodge
Dukes of Clarence and
Campertano
Prince and Prinesss of
Orange
Duke of Portiann
Marchioness of
Batra
Uxcainges
Atl
Countess of
Harrincron
Warstollam
Great Britain
Col. Purreresaux
Acre
Buonapartes
Paris
Ritizen Tantevvrann
Suwarrow
Bifoos Tarverrano
Naples
Burro
Bell
Tatleyrand
Tat- Leyrand
Republic
Macnunato
Kennett
Mzriix
Scherer
Hamburgh
Hanburgh
Rewbell
Meran
Prrr
Dipatch
Covent-Garden Theatre
Harris
Metirs
MartinpaLe
Waite
Lewis
Royal Exchange
Theatre
Sheelrness
Dublin
Lewes
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