Privateers Plague Atlantic Shipping From Memel to London
News from Plymouth June reports multiple captures at sea. The Parthenis Wrather from Memel to London and the Nancy Gilbert from Faro to London were seized by privateers. Spitfire and Anson ships pursued off Ushant and a convoy, including 200 Irish artillerymen, was escorted safely home. The fleet of 22 ships remained in good order and hopes rise for an important victory.
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Georges St Finica
James
Gipsany
Parthenis
Wrather
Memel
London
Norway
Nancy
Gilbert
Faro
Asblymouth
Rodney
Liverpool
Fesgnees
Anson
Durham
Jump
Plymouth
Exviier
Rupvaew
Cork
Glenmore
G. Durr
Ireland
Uthant
Lord Bripport
Therm
Ushant
Thace
Parliament session notes on election petitions and duty debates
Speech reports detail petitions against the Flintshire election, committee referrals, and readings of the Cattle Forestalling, Indemnity, Walsall divorce, and Ship Owner’s Bills. Discussion of a proposed newspaper stamp duty and a Canterbury election controversy concludes with adjournment to Monday.
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London
Walsall
Canterbury
Negotiations Open Again with France Reports say Directory Ready to Negotiate
June 10 London reports indicate the French Directory is prepared to renew negotiations. A flag of truce was sent to Calais, Dover to Calais carried messages, cabinet council met, and another flag of truce sailed. Lord Grenville received confirmation, Lord Messury is ill, Park Place near Henley his seat, and Paris may host a General Congress.
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Necocra‘sprox
Calais
Grenvilze
MM. Devacrork
Dover
France
Paris
Mat Messury
Park Place
Henley
Admiralts-Orfree
Gunter
Evan Nepean
Boulogne
Chace
Brest
iMount’s Bay
John
FS “Newpare
ColleSor
Coton Ns
Dubois Smith
Customs
Shoreham
Morlaix
Tam, &c
Majesties and Princesses Move to Windsor for Season
Reports from Windsor say the Prince and Princess of Warrempers, heir Serene Highnesses, departed to Windsor for the season. Paris journals up to the 6th contain little news. Cabinet council met at Lord Grenville's Office. Rebel fleet permits vessels to proceed. The King’s Pardon granted to the Lancater crew, others submit and return to duty. Neptune and Centaur ordered to Woolwich, 4000 volunteer seamen and 30 gun-boats ready to act. Fleet at the Nore now moored in a double line, Sandwich flag near the Nore, frigates posted at the opposite end.
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Windsor
Turin
Ignow
Lausanne
Savitzer
Paris
Sheerness
Apmiratty Boaen
Board of Admiralty
Nore
Nore Saund
Sandwich
Apposite
Portsmouth Sees Alcmene Frigate Sail With Convoy To Portugal
Aboard the Alcmene frigate sails this evening with the Contractor and transports carrying provisions for Portugal and Lisbon traders under convoy. A fleet outward bound from the Downs arrives in convoy, including the Charon of 44 guns.
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Portsmouth
Alcmene
Portugal
Lisbon
Downs
Seamen Transferred to Prison Ship and Dockyard Accident
In Chatham on June 8 seamen picked up by Yeomenry Cavalry were sent aboard the Voyeur prison ship in the Medway. Capt Knicut of the Montague carried the Privy Council ultimatum on the Sandwich and returned to shore. A fatal accident occurred in the dockyard when shipwright Thomas Carter was crushed between large tackle blocks while lifting the Temeraire keel.
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Chatham
Yeomenry Cavalry
Medway
Knicut
Privy Council
Sandwich
Thomas ‘Carter
Address from Seamen at Spithead to Brethren at the Nore
A naval address from Spithead sailors appeals to Brethren at the Nore, stressing loyalty to the king, discipline, and unity with Bridport’s fleet. They recount prior grievances, demands for higher wages and provisions, and a pledge of indemnity. They warn against French influence and vow to act against traitors.
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Spithead
Nore
Address of Seamen Urges Unified Action Against Enemies
A dated address from seamen in Sir Roger Curtis's squadron and Lord Bridport's Fleet calls for united action to defend the country and preserve the Birth Flag’s honor. The Dover Volunteer Corps offers its services to government, while local authorities detain suspected mutineers and deserters. Reports detail punishments of suspected spies, mutinous incidents, and naval movements including ships from Jamaica and Margate intelligence, with comments on Leeds loyalty and sedition cases.
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Seamnen
Roger Curtis
Lord Bridport
Racey Curtis
Dover
Sheerness
Bridge of Rochester
Medway
Rochester
Sandwich
23D Regiment of Foot
South End
Lancaster
Chelmsford
Leeds
Grey
Parker
Richard Fuller
Colnbrook
Bow-street
Coldstream Regiment of Guards
CaLper
Thomas
Jack Park
Liverpool
Jamaica
Lord Stanley
Holywood
Newfoundland
London
Cape Nicholas Mole
Cork
Canada
Bowen
York
Ferrier
Hype Parner
Mona
Burward
Margate
Joan. Cornet
Hussar
Bas
Admiralty
France
Kitty
Martinique
England
Mutinous Fleet at the Nore and War Preparations
Friday Lord Northesk left town for the Nore as Admiral Parker weighs necessary measures after the king’s silence on his letter. Lord Kerra plans gunboats from Sheerness, while merchants fund patriotic aid to sailors. Dispatches arrive from Vienna and Berlin, and Jamaica honors Earl of Effingham with a monument in St. Jago de la Vega.
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Northesx
Nore
Parner
Lord Kerra
Sheerness
London
Ware
Huw Ren
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