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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 31, 1799
Page
1
An 8vo illustrated volume from Buonaparte’s expedition to Egypt with 40 plates views maps and figures. Translated from the French by Henry Hunter and published by Stockdale Piccadilly. Orders for early impressions encouraged.
This listing advertises new publications and fashion plates issued by White, Firestree, and other London sellers. Items include Edward Du Bois's study with plates, large and small paper copies, and a Monthly Magazine set with coloured plates, portraits, and critical notices. Also notes on advertising and the publishers Vernor and Hood.
Vienna reports that Fort Urbano fell after a three hour bombardment and capitulation of 780 garrison troops. General Ors then seized Cerefa near Mantua, with 24 cannons and a strong force, while Macdonald's remnants struggle toward Leghorn and Genoa. Suwarrow claims victory over Macdonald as Moreau retreats.
General reports a relentless cannonade from both redoubts and fortress with minimal losses. Artillery officers and attackers praised for skill. Guns have silenced most hostile artillery in the second redoubt and new batteries prepare in front of the main post. Melas notes a battery completed at Alessandria with trenches to open soon.
News from Triest, Prague, Brussels, Hamburg, Hague, Copenhagen, Vienna, Turin, Milan, Roveredo, Schaffhausen, and Francefort reports Allied and French movements across Naples, Genoa, the Rhine, and the Baltic. It notes Napoleon era troop advances, desertions, bombardments, blockades, and fleets near Leghorn, Genoa, and the Baltic, with multiple regiments and officers named.
In Southampton on July 30 two regiments the 46th and 84th are billeted at Elm Barracks. Rumor suggests a further encampment may be formed in the area, stirring local discussion.
From Oporto June 28 officers report the Netley a stout 16 gun frigate that has patrolled three months beating back privateers. Lieut Bono commanded the vessel and recently burned a brig at Vigo despite five privateers nearby as the Great Nation cared little for interruption at sea.
The Walpoe, Londoi, and Potue i Gaul arrive from Columbo and Ceylon with the Cinnamon cargo. Revel preparations involve 19 English ships and forces, while Russian adjustments and French affairs are discussed. News notes include promotions in the Coldstream Guards and warnings of peril to the Republic.
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