Fragmentary 18th Century Siege and Surrender Notices
Disjointed OCR notes report French siege actions around Williamstadt and Klon deck, a Sally by 45 men, casualties and prisoners, plus multiple surrender notices for Guildhall and various merchants in March. Mentions Cornwall and Antwerp evacuations, village burnings, and scattered legal/merchants’ indictments with dates in March and April.
Certificates Granted Before April End
An uncertain list shows names such as Thomas Cood a late Gracechurch haberdasher and William James a builder in Alfred Place Southwark. Other entries mention Idn Bailey a Canterbury checker, John Williams of Carey Street money-forever, and Richard Westgarth of Oxford Street, St Mary le Bon. The note indicates certificates to be granted before the gth of April next.
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Thomas Cood
Gracechurth-tired
Haberdather
Idn Bailey
Canterbury
Checkerbuger
William<James
Alfred “Place
Southwark
John Williams
Carey-streets
Richard
Westgarth
Osford-street
St. Mary-le-bonne
New Serious Opera Tzoprtinba Debuts Tonight
The new serious opera Tzoprtinba premiered after nightfall for the fifth, featuring Anduciai Federicy Sart as principal creators. The production promises a strong duet between Mara and Bnei, a rondo by Brim, and a bravura aria by Mara, with notable costumes and decor. Mara’s reception surpassed expectations despite talk of a possible move to another house. The house was well filled for a Tuesday evening.
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Anduciai
Federicy
Sart
Mara
Bnei
Kelly
Brim
Crowded London to Barham Downs Amid Political Turmoil
A morning report chronicles a kingly outing with peers to Windsor and Datchet, a Cabinet Council at Whitehall, and renewed debate on revolution. It notes Irish militia estimates, a Liverpool merchant failure, bank disruptions, and a Central City run. Also mentions Lord Cassilis heir service, antiquaries fellowship, and calls for harsher penalties for bad money.
Desertion Prospects in French Forces During Regency Era
A dated assessment argues that French troops may desert as the Bourbon cause weakens and the Regent Monsieur gains power. It notes regiments defecting, provisions lacking, and fear of traitors at battle. The writer expects deserters to flock to the Duke of Brunswick’s side as monarchist sentiment grows.
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Monsieur
Dubois de Crancé
Orleanixe
National Guard
French Troops In Poor Condition Amid Amsterdam Plans
The report notes French troops are in distress without clothes or provisions, while General Dumourier plans to dine at Amsterdam on the 17th. An old dungeon diet of bread and water is mentioned, and unfurnished lodgings at Earl Stannore's Head offer moderate terms. The Friends of the People push constitutional subversion, and gambling pervades fashionable routes on Sunday evenings. A notable malefactor was hanged, with the President of the National Assembly donning a red cap. The Duke of Queensbury ages, a young country girl is pursued, Egaliti is roasted in Paris, and Brifok criticizes England as a rogue and vagabond.
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Dumourier
Amsterdam
Earl Stannore
Society of the Friends of the People
Amart
National Assembly
Duke of
Queensbury
Paris
M. “Egaliti
Brifok
England
Privateer Actions and Ship Movements at Plymouth and Dover
The Scourge rescued a 12 gun privateer Sans Culottes after a three and a half hour action at Portsmouth with 6 killed and 1 wounded aboard Scourge. Numerous prizes sent to Plymouth include Vaudreuil Diana and La Reine de Galconde. The Hinde Revenue Cutter seized Creighton and other vessels, while Drake and Cockatrice captured a Dutch boy and a French brig bound for Havre. Dispatches from The Hague report Dort surrounded by batteries and Mart existing defenses. medals minted for royal figures. Admiralty appoints Parley to command Bellerophон at Chatham.
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Portsmouth
Sans Culottes
Pru‘dence
Willettss
Cette
Alderney
Vaudreuil
Marseilles
St.-Maloes
Diana
Havre
Plymouth
Druid
Circe
Oughton
Leith
Barcelona
Dunkirk
Hind
la “Reine de‘Galconde
Amsterdam
Ostend
Clayton
Valencia
Granville
Scilly
His Majesty
Cleopatra
Echo
Childers
Hylvoetflings
Cockatrice
Drake
Poole
Genoa
Secretary of State’s
Whitehall
Lord Auckzann
Hague
Dort
Meuse
Marwig
Holland
Lisle
Lovis XV L
Versailles
Paris
Brussels
Valenciennes
Admiralty
Chatham
Thomias Parley
Wendeliis
Gibraltar
Jéghorn
Herbert
Liverpool feogi-Bourdeaux
Eatler Tetti
Dover March 17 Reports Seizures and Trials Amid Storms
Dover reports the Sasanah of Liverpool laden with wheat seized by a Dunkirk privateer and brought to Calais. A 14th Regiment detachment sails for the Downs to await the remainder for Holland. A prison transfer to Kington upon Thames for Affizes upcoming trials and executions. Snow covers the North Waktsv mountains as several county prisoners face capital verdicts. youths and locals suffer accidents in Hynde Street, Manchet Squire fatal collision.
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Liverpool
Dunkirk
Calais
Downs
Holland
Kington Upon Thames
Whitch
Dorchester
Thomas Seale
John Salvidge
James Elkins
Moses Holings
Bucks
Luther’ Smith
Wallaferwytts
County of Wilts
Whitidy
John Shergold
William Spencer
Thomas Taylor
Agini
Hynde-street
Manchat
Tragedy of the Rival Sisters at the Theatre
Mr Murphy presents a tragic drama based on Ovid with Paine and Mrs Siddons, Ariadne’s jealous self murder concluding the tale as Zeus flees with Phaedra. The crowd lauds the last act and a new after piece The Prize draws applause for its humor.
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Mr. Murphy
Great Theatre
W's. Siddons
Theatre
Ovip
Whereus
Ariadne
Paine
Mrs. Siddons
Zézeus
Phaedra
Siddons
Lords Readings on Roman Catholic Army Bill Progress Report
In Mars era Bublin the Lords finished reading the Roman Catholic Army Bill and sent it to the Commons on Tuesday after minor changes. Debates centered on qualification sums for Catholics to bear arms and the timing of their enrolment. The Archbishop of Cafel caused confusion with a wording issue, quickly clarified. Several peers urged caution over certain provisions, but most supported the bill. Separately, N. Tandy was jailed on libel accusations in Dundalk. four Defenders sentenced to death were executed by torch light, with many awaiting April, and a robbery murder in Hanbury was traced, leading to the pursuit and injuries. One pursuer wounded, two ruffians sent to Newgate.
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HirssorovGn
Ireland
Liverpool
Commons
Lord Farnham
Cafel
Tet
Waterford
N. Tandy
Oliver Cargreton
Loah
Tandy
Dundalk
Hanbury
Newgate
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