Royal Navy News From Brest And Dover During Easter
Reports describe Sir John Warren’s squadron near Brest capturing or engaging French vessels, with multiple prizes sent in. Updates cover convoy movements, ship repairs at Portsmouth, and fleet actions as the Mediterranean and Channel fleets maneuver. News also notes Easter plans at St James’s and references Paris commentary on a potential peace.
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J. B. War- Ren
Brest
J. B. Warren
Sir John
Jagger
Mounts Bay
George
Prince Ernest
Schuyler
West-Indies
Pence Ly
Carnatic
Jenkins
Portsmouth
Admiral Peters
West Indies
Leander
Dutesmo
Downs
Ehietice
Duncan
RisTian
Fatal wounding on Maidstone reveals gunner negligence
The captain's clerk on the Maidstone was mortally wounded by a shot fired from the Garland during a late voyage. The incident at Sheerness prompts calls for investigation and a court martial to prevent such accidents from ongoing negligence aboard royal ships.
Paris Decree on Foreigners and Rebels in 1790s France
The document details Paris regulations requiring foreigners arriving since Fructidor to declare names ages and stay, plus residents to report strangers within 24 hours. It lists consequences for noncompliance and certificates for older Parisians. It also reports names of rebels killed or captured and military circulars urging humane measures while pursuing La Vendée insurgents.
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Council of Five
Paris
Republic
Army of the Coasts of the Ocean HQ at St Brieux March 17
An intro fragment reports the Army of the Coasts of the Ocean at St Brieux on March 17. General Vallitaix and Purssaye are named in a dispatch detailing the Chouan war aftermath. A wounded captive died after treatment and a prior clash near Rennes is noted with three Chouans captured.
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Mousray
Downs
Elizabeth
Spitheady
Czfar
Nuycenry
Lisbon
St. Alban’s
Vanverut
Adamant
Danny
Carolina
Luxe
Emerald
Berkeley
Amphitrite
Herbert
Oréelles
Orrock
His Majesty
Liberty
Mékiney
France
Plymouth
Sussex
St. Brieux
Citzen
Mediae
Capfain
Baz
Brequighy
Rennes
Falls of the Directory and Jacobin unrest in the South
A revolutionary oration denounces the Directory and Jacobin influence, alleging bloodshed and tyranny. It claims patriots ousted, property seized in Aries, and urges a commission to scrutinize laws about amnesty and southern governance, with the council ordering publication of the speech.
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Jourdan
Bouchet du"Abotey
Paulren
Falta
Marseilless
Arles
Aries
Frudlidor
Shaye
Toulon
Warsaw Magistrates Send Letter to General Por TEMEIN
A garbled 18th century letter from the Magistrates of Warsaw to General Por TEMEIN expresses gratitude and humanity on an anniversary. They present a snuff-box as a token of esteem, praising his benevolence and promising continued loyalty and devotion.
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Timow
Warsaw
Sind
Jon
Answer to Warsaw inhabitants by Count Pavi Porema in
The document records Count Pavi Porema in addressing the inhabitants of Warsaw and Wattaw, expressing humanity and duty amid war. He states his aim to ease calamities, honor Catherine II, and invites the populace to share his sentiments, presenting a humble, obedient pledge.
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Warsaw
Wattaw
Catherine
Pavi Porema
French Republic valued over Monarchy in Paris state dues
Observers note that under the monarchical government Paris remitted annual state dues of 27 to 78 million livres. They compare this to revenue from the king's capital and the kingdoms of Sardinia, Sweden, and others. The message from the Republican Directorate cites 375 million in 16th December provisions as evidence of the Republic's costliest commitments.
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Paris
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