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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 10, 1797
Page
4
Fragmentary dispatch depicts seamen mutinying over concerns with officers, urging reconciliation to avert further danger. It notes three ringleaders detained, possible pardons considered, and readiness of the fleet to sail after promised reforms. Reports cite Lord Hype and Lt Susts, with uncertain timing for a return to service aboard the Queen Charlotte.
Extraordinary as it may appear, we can state on firm authority that at the departure of Mr Slater the King's messenger from Vienna on the 29th of April Sir Moaton Epew knew nothing.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference secretive preparations and expeditions tied to preliminary peace discussions with France. The text notes inconsistencies with German gazette reports and questions the accuracy of cited sources while mentioning an envoy named Slater and a rapid journey.
Reading describes a crowded audience at St James's for a royal presentation with mass pageantry including the Princess of Wales and dukes. It reports political strife in Parliament, critical debate by Fox and Scruplan, and growing unrest among naval delegates at Spithead, with ship crews mutinous yet loyal sailors scarce.
The report describes night fortifications at the garrison with gates drawn, field pieces planted to flank the landing at the Sally-port and Camber, and the defense readiness stated as if a regular attack were certain. It notes sailors satisfied with Parliament provisions but criticizing officers, and details coroner inquiries into three deaths from Sunday. The London hospital bodies were carried to Kingston churchyard for solemn interment, with funeral procession specifics. Admiral Cotford and his captain remain prisoners in the London at St Helen's, and the fleet is settled with crews returning to duty to sail Friday.
Port TémovH May 1. The disagreeable misunderstanding is settled and most of the officers who quit their ships are returning aboard. They plan to sail in a few days. Admiral Cotrotxs came ashore this morning. Lord Howe arrived at the Governor's House and departed for Lord Bripport at St Helen's. Wind ESE. The St Fiorerizo frigate sailed through the Downs to the Note. Remain the rest as per last.
The Galatea reports to Sir J B Warren that 17 ships of the line sighted at Brest may not reflect total enemy strength. Some ships remain concealed near the headland while others are in the outer road at Dréfland. The document lists numerous frigates and ships at Brest, with plans to sail when crews are complete. If united, France and Spain could field a formidable fleet.
A General Court discussed the Nabob of Arcot's debts under Board orders with Henchman driving a motion for a Committee of Proprietors, opposed by Dundas supporters and directors. The report also notes a marriage at Edgbaston Church between James Dzykin and Elizabeth Pickford, alongside stock and financial quotes from the India markets.
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