Fragmented French Revolution Chronicle and Alliances
A dense period piece discusses evolving factional power in the French legislature after the 1795 Constitution, noting secret committees and clashes between Royalists and Republicans. It traces the Council of Five Hundred’s divisions, Boulevards past conspiracies, and the impact on governance while commentaries on Spain, Britain, and Italian fronts frame wider European tensions and strategic aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wgs
Drouét
Baboeuf
Council of Five Hundred
Patson
Council of ‘Five Hundred
Iate
Jacobin
Council of Five
Tallen
Babseuf
Robespierre
Chibaudead
Zalhen
Suipmer
Directory
Paris
Madrid
Jon’ Jenvis
Bure
Spain
Interro
Frarige
East
West Indies
Eat Indies
Great Britain
Cadiz
East Indies
Manar
Charseurs
Brauiey
Tyrol
Italy
Welk Fundies
West Indies Letter From Barbadoes Reports Battery Fire
Extract from Barbadoes dated May 1939 describes 13 batteries opening on Monday the 46th with great éclat and firing all day. Next day gathering, no visible effects yet. Letters hint at planned destruction of enemies as shells reach the town. General Hore sustains a broken stick and leg injury to a person beside him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbadoes
Oudon
Dublin Bay
Eurydice
Parma
Morena
Paris
Adaloupe
Lee
Guadaloupe
St Uucie
Ion
E -Richen
Jordan
Duke of Hamilton
S. Rother
Earl of
Haress-Jo
Se ‘Nator
Wefie
Carlton-House i
Cyd- Mondeley
Sand
Dan- Naryon
Fabrizzi
Buffa
Southampton
Tate ‘Drury
Timres
Aineas
Corporation
France Attacks Italy: Buonaparte’s Conduct and War Crimes
A condensed extract from Paris papers criticizes General Buonaparte for harsh actions in Italy. It cites orders to burn Benafto and Pavia and to shoot hostages, applauding French “generosity” while depicting brutal measures as necessary harms of war. The narrative questions the morality of conquest and urges caution.
French Austrian retreat at Mantua 1796 report comparison
Colonel Granam's account shows Beipheu's retreat conducted with orderly withdrawal. Austrian and Neapolitan cavalry struck the French right wing, causing losses and prisoners, while the garrison moved back to Mantua. Buonafarrery's letter to the Directory appears counter to this, with discrepancies in casualties and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granam
Buonafarrery
Directory
Beipheu
Mantua
Perteé
Tyrol
Amicable Settlement Reached Over Eb Id Dispute
A terse note indicates an interposed ebid dispute was settled amicably, details scarce but the matter concluded without escalation. No names or dates are provided in the readable fragments.
The Argo of War Returns and Broad Rumors of Convoy
Portmouth reports chaotic notes on the Argo man of war arriving from Plymouth and a stalled East India convoy. Various conjectures arise about troop movements and possible engagements as French and British forces maneuver amid unsettled winds and shifting convoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Lyon
Mani
Cfrom
Plymouth
India
S of Courteis
Fragmented OCR notes on bread weights and public penalties
The text surveys bread weights and penalties in London areas like Whitechapel and East Smithfield, noting cases of underweight bread and oats, with fines of 7s 6d and 3s for weight shortfalls. It discusses bakers' duties, shop displays of prices, and mentions Professor Kayser's work on machinery and international tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensie
Whitechapel
East Smithfield
William Foreman
George Scott
Austria
Fragmentary shipping note ties ships to Bombay voyage
The readable OCR fragment mentions Meric A. Mecary and a Boon vessel chartering freight for grains and wheat. Several ship names appear, including Cleopatra of York and Cleopatra of Philadelphia bound to Bombay. Extradi and Beretty references are visible amid broken text from a naval or trade document.
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Alevntta
Jundra Company
Cleopatra
York
Lisbon
Philadelphiia
Bombay
Berit
Beretty Pidper
Eee
Tural Society Atl
Also Mentioned on This Page
West:indies
France
Executive Directory
Buonaparte
Etaly
Bexafeo
Pavia
Benafto
Domartin
Grenadiers
Fred
Écker
Sid S. S
Meric A
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