West Indies news from the Franklin packet report
The March mail from the West Indies, via the Ernest Packet, reports Abercrombie’s forces capturing most of St Lucia, Grenada insurgents returning to estates, and French positions at St Vincent weakened. Barbados received the 1 May convoy of transports. Admiral Larocque died before landfall. Barbedos and Cork host ships report Pepwew’s privateers taken and the Carnatic arriving at Barbados.
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Leeward
Falmouth
Ernest
Schuyler
West Indies
St. Lucie
Sir
Bairu Abercrombie
J Moriz Fortune
Dendrara
Christian
Grenada
St. Vincent
Lhunderd
Svar
Barbados
Joan Lar Pores
Pole
Barbadoes
Royal Drawing Room at St James and naval dispatches
The Queen held a drawing room at three, attended by nobles and royals including the Prince of Wales and Duke of Clarence. Presentations marked promotions for Lord Hargsdon and others. Reports note military actions and ships captured near Barbadoes, Swedens envoy dismissal, and a UK bound vessel fleet to China.
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Westerday
Pest
St. James
Princess of
Wates
Puta
Gloucester
France
Lord
Hargsdon
Col@cery
Shepherd
Sir Hyde Parker, Bart
Mediterranean
Caxes
Regulus
West Indies
Mr. Jenkin
Exon
Yeomanry
Guard
Beacon
Carpig
Cagnarvon
C.wal
Siedete
Fadeira
Gis
Nétle
Wei
Yas Avithin
West
Tadies
Barbadoes
Eis Maiessy
P Fury
Captain Evans
Tekem
Skeriing
Baron de Starni
wPranes
Polunheed
Sweden
Runaaré
Londsnae
B ST Ay
China
Quence
England
St. Lucia actions and Caribbean garrisons detailed
Martinico reports fierce fighting on April 26 as Brigadier General Nicaonis orders subordinates to sword overrun. About 400 enemy casualties after a key post fell, and 400 more lost at St. Vincent as Caribs attacked then retreated. British regiments 93rd and 96th accompany General Ware to Demerary while Brecknocke remains Barbadoes awaiting 76th. Admiral Curistian assumes command from Barbadoes with two ships in sight. Lavorgy heads to Fort Royal bound for England. French strength at St. Lucia is described as not believed to be large.
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Brill
Ghia
Iit
Siry
Gram
Gk Me Bell
Morshead
Perryn
York
Fusileers
York Rangers
Stermiiig of
Lahaye
Nicaonis
Eer
Piioht
St. Vincent
Caribs
Ware
ApekcromBre
Barbadoes
St. Anne’s Bay
St. Lucia
Sammons
St. Domingo
Lavorgy
Fort ‘Royal
England
Barbadoes April 28 surrender and Caribbean raids update
Barba does, April 28, Damerary surrenders to General Waits with little resistance as about 60 merchantmen are present. A French attack on St Lucia with around 12,000 men failed on April 26. French forces estimated at 7,000 to 10,000. locals reportedly seek cease-fire opportunities. The Minotaur reached St Anne’s Bay and withdrew to Fort Royal for repairs after minor damage. an ordnance loop boat went ashore and was lost.
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Damerary
Phice
Bavru Anercronsts
St. Lucia
Guadaloupe
Walse
Prench
St. Anné’s Bay
Fort Royal
Letter from St Vincent Details Caribbean Landing at St Lucia
Extract from a May letter notes a vessel arriving from Martinique with news that General Avercronmet and the Army landed at St Lucia on Tuesday the 26th ult. and held control of the island except Morne Fortunes which remained surrounded by troops and expected to fall soon.
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Martinieue
Avercronmet
St. Lucia
Morne
Extract of a letter from St. Vincent's May I
An excerpt dated May I from St. Vincent's begins with a note that follows a prior message from the writer's father saying there was no need for another letter, and indicates a continuing communication about personal matters.
Death of Gallant Officer in Morne Fortune Engagement
The 48th regiment suffered casualties as they repelled an attack near Morne Fortune. Colonel Matcoris of the Black Rangers and several officers were killed. News notes heavy British troop arrivals and the belief the gallant officer cannot escape the danger.
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Ajiae
St. Dius
Matcoris
the Black
Rangers
Morne
Englands
St Lucia Defence Report Amid Gate Fort Post Assault
Report indicates St Lucia prepared a stubborn defense with forts at Morne Fortunage and nearby posts manned by about 4000 troops. French operations are described as limited, while British reinforcements from England raise total force to roughly 15 090 against the island.
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St. Lucia
Col
le aLa M
England
Iland
Fragmentary War Memoir Notes From a Distant Command
Disjointed lines describe a commander and troops on a hill position. A faded reference to an attempted barter with Americans for provisions and a dire need during a harsh campaign is noted in scattered phrases.
Naval seizure and Rhine campaign insights from a damaged report
The Glory arrives as a hospital ship with 2285 aboard including 201 men and 10 women. officers and troops are redistributed after prize exchanges. A broad military summary follows, detailing Austrian and French positions around Mentz, the Moselle, Lahn, and Rhine, with references to Fourdan, Arch-Duke Cuarties, and anticipated reinforcements.
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Nassau
Glory
mas'Jefferson
Cork
Jefferson
Henterton
Sealtérfes
Diana
Esther
Kinsale
Dacres
Seine
Guadaloupe
Barrowdale
Jamés
Liverpool
Hatifngi
Witerm
Montgomery
Goons
Wetel
Taftes
Friemls
Glasgow
Jefferfort
Lésward
St. Domingue
Wixrem
Sieg
Fourdan
Cuarties
Rhine
Mentz
Ehrenbeitstein
Manheim
Rder Syill
Rot
She Rhine
Uxbridgedy Po
Notable Atlantic Naval Action Near Waterford Report
A fragmentary report describes two frigates sighted near Waterford yesterday evening, one missing its main topmast and under sail, pursued by British ships Unicorn and Margarita. A prize ship with cargo from Amsterdam arrived last Friday, while frigates and vessels near Cork harbour are reported cruising. The week also notes royal celebrations, a near-drowning rescue on the Thames, and preparations for a new telegraph link between the Admiralty and Portsmouth.
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Edward
Monko
Fof Lonton
Waterford
Surinam
Amsterdam
Ars
Marriages and deaths announced at Holy events and notices
The item lists multiple marriages from Mary-le-bone and Lady Temple's in London with names such as Henry Chole and Barbara-Dicker, plus Sir George Glyn and others. It also records obituaries including John Swainston of York and Mrs Nicholl of Sipagh near Huddersfield, with pricing and notices from the period.
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Mary-le-bonne
Henry Chole
ReGor
Darfield
Yorkshires
Mit
Catering Powell
Gérvas Powell
Lanh
Ghriersonshire
Parkes
St. James's
Westmind
Brc
Gateshead
Derhany
Sarah Wegg
Samuel Were
Bsq
Bloomsbury- Square
Shtueday
John Swainston
York
Ifs
Nicholl
Sipagh
Howie
Huddersfield
County of Yorks
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Fune
London
le Tribune
Unicéra
LieRe Tuind Ieg
McDey
Marconis
Derotien
Pilgrim
Needham
Jelty
Carlisle ‘Bay
CarisTian
Grampus
la Prompte
Albycore
Terror Bom
Naval‘Command
Joan La*Forey
Matte
H.C. Cuzistran
Pristoe
Valentine Jones
Ratrs Asurczonpig
Martinico
ST. Vincent’s
Ifeir
Evinis
Ibd of
Flushing
Jarbe
Portune
Diane
Duke's Owl
Indias
Samuel Wintle
Over
Somerset House
Ascot
Heath
Joax-Laps
Howder
Aenunes
Aingerss
Portland
Port-au-Prince
Siimingo
Ball
Yand
Faper
Admiralty
Portsmouth
Walt
India
Dabe
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