Prussia to Recognize Batavian Republic and Diplomatic Shift
News from The Hague reports the Frenich Ambassador informing the Diplomatic Committee that Berlin sent word Prussian Majesty will acknowledge the Batavian Republic. Baron Bielefeld to resume duties. Lisle negotiations seek indemnification for Dutch merchants 120 million guilders. Murray arrives as new American Ambassador. Berlin notes the king’s health deteriorates, journey to Pyrmont postponed, death feared, doctors issue laudanum-like relief with affafeetida.
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Frei Ig Ae
Hague
Frenich
Neel
Eublic
Berlin
Baron Jielefeld
States General
Baron Bielefeld
House of Orange
Lisle
Murray
England
Pyrmont
French general Hoche expedition fades from talk
In Hamburgh January 23 1793 reports say General Hoche's expedition against the Electorate of Hanover is reduced as three divisions of the Sambre and Meuse army remain on the Rhine while the rest return to Holland or inland France. Doorman and Graffen have arrived in St Petersburg to compliment tsar Paul I on his accession. The Batavian maritime expedition is postponed as Admiral Duncan blocks the Texel. negotiations at Lille may yield friendly terms to recover by diplomacy what arms could not.
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Hamburgh
Janv
Hoche
Hanover
Sambre
Meuse
Rhine
Holland
France
Doorman and
Graffen
Petersburgh
Taux I
Duncan
Texel
Lisle
Lord Barprort
Scilly
Lord St. Vincent
Paris
Italy
Buonaparte outlines preliminaries with Venice peace talks
The text records ongoing French war diplomacy with Venice and outlines preliminaries including 1.5 million ducats, subsistence for Dench trains, naval stores worth 3 million, six ships of the line, and 40 paintings to be chosen by French commissioners. It notes St Marco manuscripts, statues at the Arsenal, Barthelom’s favorable reputation, and Hungarian troops ordered to Italy to seize Venetian territories in Istria and Dalmatia for Austria.
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Vienna
Jonz
France
Republic of Venice
Buonapartey
St. Marco
M. Barthelom
Italy
Istria
Dalmatia
Austria
London News on Naval Strength and Buonaparte
London reports Britain's naval position off Scilly and Cadiz as superior under Lord St Vincent while Europe watches Buonaparte’s moves in Italy. The piece notes opposition prints claiming peace delays ministerial removals and accuses foes of a revenge-driven patriotism.
Trial of mutineer Welch on Leopard court martial
Testimony details Welch's alleged leadership in the June mutiny aboard the Leopard. Witnesses describe his role as delegate, his orders to punish, threats to blow up the ship, and involvement in arming himself on the foretop. Defence argues he acted under others' direction. several seamen dispute his firearm use and leadership. Proceedings adjourned to tomorrow at nine.
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William Welch
Johan Magee
Moore
Hargood
Lewis Tafker
Leopard
Starbard
Bo Charles Bowers
Morgan Fones
John Copey
Yarmouth
Nore
Offcers
Copey
France
Brewer
Thomas Brinn
Robb
Bill Ross
Tom Sterling
Joe Fearon
Tom Pendleton
A. Nox
Thomas Wood
Buxton
Aid
Colwille
Condu
Robert Chambers
James Ruffel
Sullivan
Norman
Edward Stokes
The
Charles
Lem
Thomas Thomas
Farmer
James Slater
Joseph White
Marines
Fohn Fohnson
Fohn King
Fohn Pitman
William Marys
Leith
Sadee A Esa
Defence closes for Marine Lee in mutiny trial
Plymouth June 23 reports the defence speech of Lee the Marine charged with mutiny, presenting him as dutiful son and innocent of harm. He asks for mercy if evidence links him to guilt, and requests time to consult friends for possible pardon. court sentence not yet announced.
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Plymouth
Lee
United States of America
London
Dublin
Fountain of Mercy
Dublin Ulster Scots unrest and militia plots revealed
Treland LONDONDERRY June 1g reports a night raid on M Clelland near Burnfoot where he defended himself and killed a raider forcing others to flee. Nearby Culdair thieves robbed residents. several arms stolen and a house with many pike shafts burned. In Dublin a gang looted Whites Jaw and Mills houses near the Dargle. D P Byrne of Carrickgower also plundered. Dalrymple reports militia soldiers implicated in United Irishmen plots with confessions and traitor disclosures, undermining mutiny plans in the south.
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Londonderry
M.clelland
Burnfoot
Culdair
Dublin
Whites Jaw
Fiffaroe
Dargle
Mills
Hotse
DP. Byrne
Carrickgower
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Greenhythe
Farpar
Jone
Alexander Lawson
Treland
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