Royalist Advances Reported From West Division Dispatch
May 24 letter from the West Division Army of Reserve commandant describes orders to bolster the coast and guard river ports. Gendarme and National Guards are mobilized as troops clash with rebels, with warnings to leaders and administrators to strengthen defenses amid looming attacks near Chalowees and St George.
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Folfewtt
Maceaitu
West Division
Army OF Reserve
TUR
Maine
Lolee
St. George's
St. Geevire
Rae Therout
Lalon
da Poifuniere
Saveniers
Thal
Alors
Pallas
Teceaok
al Fides
Freyes
Rochford
Foch
Petter from the Commissioners to the Army at Ruchelied
Intelligence reports a complete defeat as forces retreat to Pontenai. The Army faltered under fire. artillery understrength, troops disbanded, and courage from leaders Pearl and Neaton with five dragons helped hold, while enemy cavalry pressed advances.
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Petter
Ruchelied
Chererene Royes
Bieh
Pontenai
Ord Seeeid
Cateps
Pouranar
Niort
Pearl
Neaeton
Eneayts
Urey
Fragmentary 1793 Letter Fragments amid Paris Uprising Talk
Readable fragments reveal a letter from Gentie mane about the Convention, Municipality insurrection, and fears of massacre. The passage notes debates in the Jacobins, a decree to raise money by mortgaging assets, and rumors of capital seizure amid a national crisis.
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di- Heedon
Bragels
Jane
Boulels
France
Famers
Iris
NatioNan Convention
Junit
News Snippet on French Political Turmoil and Valenciennes
The dispatch notes Emigrant estates and a rule that the rich must buy them. Reports claim a vessel from Hast-de-Grace brought Marat’s success against the Convention with mentions of Lars Culottes. It states Valenciennes siege did not commence on the sixth instant.
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Hast-de-Grace
Marat
Lars Culottes
Valenciennes
Naval and political news from the Atlantic and Europe
Reports from Barcelona and Liverpool describe a Spanish fleet near Barcelona and Gar diners fleet arriving at Liverpool. Engaging actions in the Mediterranean include the Tris frigate against the Medee and Venus versus a French frigate, with casualties and honors noted for officers and midshipmen. Letters from Guernsey mention unrest in Nantes and Condé while Ottoman neutrality is discussed.
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Carbazena
Barcelona
Genoa
Harriet
Liverpool
Barbadoes
Gardiners
Bennet
Mm Smorthumberland
Venus
Jonattan Paulinner
Bouter
Wours
Gee
Wore
Zachary Munar
Nootka Sound
India
Vancouver
Guernsey
Nantes
Democratic Party
Condé
Melencenses
France
Constantinople
Italy
Exiled Dumourier Sparks Foreign Notice and London Hopes
Brussels dispatch details the controversial ex general Dumourier arriving in the Low Countries after Swiss and Zurich refusals. It notes his pamphlet denouncing the French government, the seizure of copies, and rumours of his flight to London. The piece cites expectations of reception in England and his claimed threats against ministers and the monarchy.
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Brussels
Juseiq
Dumouris5e
Switzerland
Zurich
Dumourier
Corocne
General Dumouriéerr
Prince de Concurg
France
Prinze Generalissimo
Doncurier
Bratdy
London
Vallnce
England
Baker
Thames
Tower of London
Greorce I
Arrival of united fleets at Cagliari
News from Leghorn reports the English and Spanish squadrons have reached Cagliari with 22 ships of the line and 12 more ships of the line plus frigates. A division stays to attempt dislodging the French from St Pierre while the remainder sails to Naples to convoy waiting ships.
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Cagliari
St. Pierre
Naples
Vacant Ruut Riscows to be Given to Nobles and Court Moves
The three vacant Ruut Riscows are to be disposed of immediately and granted to Earl Cartisne the Marquis of Salisbury and the Earl of Weserweretanp. Lord Carlile resigns his Order of the Thistle. de Duc St. Theonore acts as Minister Plenipotentiary between courts following the late envoy’s death. Allied forces eye Mount Anzix with mines reported. Coudé to be blockaded to starve garrison. Marséilles politics soften as Egefié faces possible downfall amid renewed confinement rumors.
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Earl Cartisne
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl of
Dumovurter
Frankfort
Bruttels
Dumotrier
Netherlands
Dumourier
Marséilles
M. Egefié
France
Privateer actions and captures reported along Atlantic trade routes
A jumbled report outlines multiple naval captures and engagements. French privateers seize ships near Crookhaven and Jersey, while British vessels like the Amity and Mary arrive with prize crews. vessels such as the Commerce and Jean Bart are mentioned in distant theaters including the Ganges and Arabia coast.
Portmouth News: Maritime Movements and Privateer Action
Reports from Portsmouth on June 10 note arrival of the Orettes from a Carlos convoy zinc. A Spanish brig captured by a French privateer off New Orleans bound for Spain with fur indigo and lopwoo. The Flora Smith from Calcutta to Ostend and the Thalia frigate gave signals as convoy to the Eastward. The Rev George of 100 guns under Capt Packenham will go to sea tomorrow afternoon.
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Portsmouth
Orettes
Carlos
Defrecq
New Orleans
Spain
Ile of Wight
Flora Smith
Fleet from Gibraltar and Cadiz under royal convoy
The Plymouth port reports a convoy of ships and brigs from Gibraltar and Cadiz steered eastward under King’s ships Assistance Lapwing Fury and Scout. Prize brig from St Johns Newfoundland and a Cadiz bound brig were recaptured. Two ships from Honduras joined after a French privateer capture. Melampus Solebay and Fairy remain in the Sound. Porcupine arrived from a cruise. John Wilcox of Southgate marries Mitt Hume, daughter of James Hume, Secretary of the Customs.
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Plymouth
Gibraltar
Cadiz
His
K. Legge
Lapwing
H. Curzon
Fury
W. Paget
Hanwell
St. Abe’s
Noy
Foundland
Cork
Honduras
Solebay
Fairy
Bartow
John Wilcox
Southgate
Middlesex
Mitt Hume
James Hume
the ‘Customs
Arrivals and sailings at Liverpool port
Arrivals include the Diani Irwin from Grenada Caroline Smith from Savannah and Childwell Frinley from Jamaica. The Hannah Akenhead from Dantzig at river. Vessels Ellice Harvey from New York Queen Harris from Cadiz Jason Hall from Bay of Roses bound for Lynn. Also Warren Hastings Henry Dundas and Deptford for Portsmouth with several ships remaining. Weather and mail news note a holiday halt at the Stock Exchange.
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Liverpool
Diani
Irwin
Grenada
Caroline
Smith
Savannah
Childwell
Frinley
Jamaica
Hannah
Akenhead
Dantzig
Jimert
Ris
Ellice
Harvey
New York
Queen
Harris
Cidiz
Jason
Hall
Bay of Roses
Lynn
Warren Hastings
Henry Dundas
Deptford
Portsmouth
Lafty
Fiietry
Falmouth
Betsey
Morris
Milford
Westbury
Streights
East India Company Court Resolves One Million Pound Capital Increase
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies declares a resolution to raise one million pounds additional capital stock. The plan, authorized by Parliament, places India Annuities under Bank of England management to redeem debts and fund new stock. Payments commence July 6 with subsequent installments through November 22.
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East India House
United Company of Merchants of England
Ease Indies
Flat India Company
His Majesty
Alto
Aid United Company
Thai Land
United Company
Monay
William Ramsey
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Fouy O' Glock
Govraden
Isle OF
Chalowees
Gavuvellier
Chatonner
St. Laurent
Goorpen
Cans
Bligh
Providence
Commodore Ford
Port Royal
New
Danxrivh
Tron
Ireland
Feas
London Bridge
Leghorn
L’orier
Gaither
Jersey
Mary
Ruther
Dublin
West Indies
Jean Bart
Ganges
Une
Johnson
Arabia
Chancelly
George
Peggy
New Brunswick
York
Eye On
Flanders
Waterford
Svock Exchange
Tar
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