Noblemen and Gentlemen Meet at Crown and Anchor
A June 11 gathering of noblemen and gentlemen at the Crown and Anchor adjourned from June 5. Mr Serjeant Aparr chaired the session and communicated resolutions directing funds and support for Mr Fox. Fox replied with gratitude, praising public esteem and commitment to independent conduct. Trustees Coke Pelham and Byng were named, with Adam of Lincoln's Inn Fields handling correspondence as support grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown and Anchor
Serjeant
Aparr
Fox
Lincoln
Ian Fields
Merwiess
Adair
C.J. Fox
Coke, Pelham
Byng
Adam
Pcoln
General Dumourier Urges French Convention Reform
The General insists the National Convention publish his Memorials and purge disturbers of the public peace. He accuses deputies of illegal authority and calls for resignation or forceful removal, urging unity and justice for Louis XVI and warning of foreign ruin. His address targets the Convention, Jacobins, and national stability.
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Dumourier
National Convention
Tein
Danton
Louis XVI
France
Genera Dumourtige
General Dumourtier
Absence of King Delays Polish Government Actions
War saw on May 22 reports the King is not yet returned from Grodue to Bialffock, leaving the Permanent Council in full authority. Count de Placer, interim head of foreign affairs, asked foreign ministers by letter to route future communications to the department reestablished. Prince Sudkowhi, Grand Chamberlain, notified as presiding officer of the department. Dietine session set for the 27th will be brief, limited to twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grodue
Bialffock
Count de Placer
Foreign Department
Vienna Dispatch on Polish Provinces Cession
The imperial court plans to claim Cracow Serdinia and Lublin and seek formal cession to Austria. Possession will wait until other affairs are settled. The second campaign uses 230000 troops costing about a million weekly. corn price is lower than in the Turkish war.
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Vienna
Grodna
the Eimperor
General Confederation
Petersburg
Berlin
Pofe
Cracow
Serdinia
Lublin
House of Austria
French Army in Dexzain Plain and Dumourgee’s Seizure of Publications
Brussels reports General Cutting leading the French forces with strong National Guard mobilization to expel the enemy from the Country of Liberty. Dumourgee seeks popular approval through writing, which is censored as dangerous. June 6 notes quiet with court events and arrivals of French performers amid tensions.
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Brussels
Dexzain
Marsial Villars
Prince Eugene
Louis XIV
Cutting
Liverty
Dumourgee
Cuarves
Republic
The Society of Patriots Calls for Armed Uprising
A May uprising message from the Society of Patriots urges drastic action against despotism. It requests weapons, calls for mass mobilization, and demands the retention of revolutionary tribunals while pressuring deputies to stay at the bar until demands are met. The text condemns oppressors and vows to resist through armed means.
Paris Sittings and Arrests Stir City During May Crisis
Hefert announced an imminent arrest by the Extraordinary Commission. The Council declared itself permanent and a Unity Section deputation halted volunteers bound for Meade. The President urged departure of the warriors and warned rebels to expect firm action across the country.
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Hefert
Section of
Unity
Hebert
Meade
National Convention sits on May 25 continued
The assembly decreed that speakers who insult colleagues would be expelled. Marat denounced the decree as tyranny and accused supporters of treason. Several members called for expelling Marat, who mocked decrees as unjust. The body took no action against him.
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Marat
French Convention Letters From Nantes and Rochelle Reportled
A May dispatch from Nantes criticizes officers and notes six named officers freed from army duty. The Rochelle letter describes Potters fears after Yboxars capture, with 3000 troops dispatched to Foltenay to counter rebels. Proclamations condemn Catholic extremists and pledge to defend France. A cabinet move to Chantilly faces debate, and a decree stops pay for suspended officers. Le Clerc faces charges of fomenting disorder, while General Dejicirnele is cleared.
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Ivufre
Cavignac
Gillet
Merlin
Retany
Nantes
Sioners
Rochelle
Potters
Yboxars
Department of
Vienne
Foltenay
Chantilly
Paris
le Clerc
Rewer
General Dejicirnele
Convent of Paris Debates over Army Commands and Petitions
A tumultuous session in the Convention features petitions from sections of Paris and clashes with officers. Debates fix commander in chief roles for armies of the North Ardennes Alps Italy and Cherbourg while protesting groups denounce or defend actions. Riled tribunes and onlookers escalate into a roaring uproar as the Convention asserts law.
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Baritiér
Mecmiber
Zauriot
Fauxbourg Montpartre
Heder
Comenistee
Ceelve
Maraz
Iaws
Ardennes
Alps
Italy
Pyrenees
Cherbourg
St. Marces
Lower Seine
Adlernan
Paris Turmoil and Revolt Reports Amid French Siege
General Lamorliere updates on May 23 to four hundred prisoners as French soldiers display bravery and humanity. Paris chaos unfolds with Marat accusing the Commission of Zevelve, plans to dissolve it, and calls for insurrection. The Convention debates accusations, releases, and trials while mobs threaten order and liberty.
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Lamorliere
Fent
Paris
Marat
Zevelve
Mesuyer
Temple
Pache
Vache
Commission of ‘Twelve
Charlier
Committee of ‘Twelve
Merat
Lesnard Bourdan
Robespierre
Yburieh
Chamton
Laersix
Roxx
Ral
Praf
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Arsena
C. J. Fox
Mr. Fox
St. Anne’s Hill
M. Pz Ca
Grodno
Seu
Oyal
Prince of Wales
Eonwarp Noarueyr
Salop
Gosfield
Essex
Ann
John Golstan
Perfe
Nand
General Dumourier
Warsaw
Franco Boe
Father
Federt
Warler
Committee of Twelve
Tocfa
Revolutionary Tribunal
Council General of the Commons of
Trae Pansecuottus
Sans Cuistres
Sittings
Raz Municipality
Lis
Aid
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