Emigrant Hunters Proposed Rewards Amid Revolutionary Tensions
A report details French Revolutionary measures to pursue emigrants with rewards and pardons. It notes army strength across regions including Beziers and Perpignan, with 40,000 from southern departments moving toward Perpignan, and mentions Spain and Italy impacts. The Convention debates appointing missioners to strengthen Jacobin authority during a grand effort.
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Orborn
Committee of Public
Nort
Ardennes
Rhine
Italy
Due
Perpignan
Beziers
Weomingl
Arrest of citizen Fecamp for praising a leader's power
The Convention decreed the arrest of Citizen Fecamp, agent of Philip d Orleans, for praising his master and insinuating he should head the republic. The Committee of Finances approved actions to preside over creditors and remove seals at Zgelite’s palace and related estates. A decree placed all artillery at the disposal of the Executive Council.
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Convention
Department
L’orne
Fecamp
Philip d’Orieans
Alencon
French Republic
Committee of Finances
Philp d
Orleans
Zgelite
Riney
Moiffeaux
Republic
Executive Council
Dunkirk Surrenders Threats as English Forces Press
April 26 dispatch reports Commodore's summons to Dunkirk. A 3000 strong garrison and National Guard vow firm resistance as 24 pounder batteries are manned. English cutters seized a pilot, later freed, while residents are sent inland and enemy volunteers approach from Dopff regiment.
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Eas Puri
Ostend
Heavas
Hir
Dunkirk
Paréal
Dopff
Local officials evade capture after timely alerts
April 28 reports Commissioners Carnot and Duquesnoy arriving safely via Bethune after escaping the enemy. The scene suggests a feint near the quarter with Valenciennes as the stronger anticipated target, while recruitment remains widespread across the department.
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Carnot
Duquesnoy
Bethune
Valenciennes
Contested Reforms and Military Movements Reported in Warsaw
An April dispatch details M de Sievers pressing for reintegration of the Permanent Council and abrogation of the revolutionary edict. Reports describe Brewnfy and the Marshal seizing assets, protests by some members, and criminal proceedings. European troop movements, sieges, and retreats across Poland, Prussia, and Austria are outlined, with forces at Caminiec, Landau, and Weiffembourg, including numbers and actions by Conde division, Mikolowiffs, and Prussians at Carlsberg.
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M. de Sievers
Confederation
Grady
Brewnfy
Firem
Berlin
Petersburg
Ukraine
Russia
Caminiec
French Refusal to Exchange Prisoners Reported
Amsterdam May 9 The French seem to refuse an exchange of prisoners though 760 of the nation had been carried to Narour for parole. Most were conducted to Cologne. Ee Diketre was allowed to stay at the former place. The Convention does not agree to the proposal.
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Narour
Cologne
Ee Diketre
Pisce
Correspondence from Brussels on Allied Movements in May
A dispatch from Brussels reports daily troop and supply movements toward the front. Wagons carry oats from Cologne and fresh horses arrive from Namur and Germany while sick and wounded enter the city. Brabant States pledge six million florins to the Emperor and a plan to raise 1300 horsemen is noted. Mayence siege plans consider artillery and the Prince de Condé advances toward Landau aided by Afrabean's legion. The King of Prussia approves a siege leadership with Turpin at the helm and preparations to batter Mayence resume.
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Brussels
Cologne
Warley
Namur
Germany
Count de Merde
Ambassazdor
Hagué
Condé
Valenciennes
Maubeuge
van Eupen
Antwerp
Prince de Co- BouRg
Wurmser
Landau
Conde
Afrabean
Mayence
Prussia
Prince de Conpy
M. de Turpin
Deserters Rally to British Lines Near Mayence
Report from the Prussian army before Mayence on May 4 notes many deserters crossing to the British, claiming 15 to 20 thousand enemy in Mayence and Caffel. Provisions scarce, garrison subsisting on horse flesh, yet meat sufficient for six months amid rising murmurs. In Parliament a Privileges Committee vote on peer election rights drew mixed support and tense divisions. The Duke of Richmond earlier visited Sussex to oversee the demarcation of a large camp at Seddlecontnet Brighiton.
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Mayence
House of Peers
Committee of Privileges
Lord Kinnovar
Lord Grenville
Lord Mansrisup
Lord Catucart
Sartie
Duke of Riehmonn
Sussex
Seddlecont
Brighiton
Allied Army advances amid French resistance at Condé relief attempt
Brufsels Gazette Extra reports heavy Allied Army manoeuvres and fierce fighting with the French aims to relieve Condé. French losses were high, with 500 to 600 dead in one attack and Austrian casualties under 150. several large cannons and ammunition wagons fell to the Austrians. Near Rames General Crair Faye repelled repeated assaults, forcing the enemy from the field with over 1000 French casualties.
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Rames
Crair Faye
Dumourier’s cautious itinerary and Swiss retreat
General Dumourier faced mixed receptions in Germany and sought refuge where safety outweighed prospects. At Stutgard he was denied access to the Prince of Württemberg, prompting a return toward England then Switzerland. He plans to publish a history of the French Revolution illuminating the Convention and the murder of Louis XVI.
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DuMourier
Frankfort
Stutgard
Prince of
England
Fox
Switzerland
Dumourtier
Royal Squadron at Carleon Suspended as Frigates Sail
April 23 report notes Royal Squadron equipment at Carleron suspended with only frigates sent to sea to safeguard commerce. The Regent of France expected to dispatch a minister soon. A severe fire in Gottenbourg destroyed 73 houses in six hours and displaced 141 families and the garrison.
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Car]eron
France
Gottenbourg
Paoli defies decree as Corsican conflict grows in Bastia
News from Leghorn notes General Paoli’s refusal to obey a decree to appear before the National Convention. Ports prepare for possible military aid, while islanders shift loyalties. Reports also cover royalist gains, Dover and Ostend dispatches, and floating batteries at Dunkirk amid ongoing European tensions.
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Bastia
Corsica
Paoli
Bristling Action With Cobourg Army Near Condé
Report of Cobourg’s forces clashing with French units at St Lauve Saultain Curgies and Valenciennes. Colloredo led 12 battalions against 12,000 enemy infantry, routing them after heavy fighting. French losses 600 killed. Hanoverians and allies counted 150–200. Nine cannon and 17 wagons captured amid village fires.
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Prince Cobourg
Condé
Famars
Santain
Curgiés
Valenciennes
Cnaing
Estren
St. Lauve
Colloreda
Sebourg
Saultain
Curgies
Colloredo
Ferraris
Ronel
Count Colloredo
Rone
Seo
Prince de Cobourg
Clairfait
Raifmes
d’Auzain
Matuibeuge
Latour
Molier de Cobourg
Rome
Orchies
Duke of York
Wimarcarty
Nomain
Prefflan
Otto
Duel near Limback and actions at Saar Louis
A Prussian Hussars division from Carletberg attacked the French near Limback. The engagement was lively but outcome unknown. Earlier, Sanr Louis and Tholey saw a larger Austrian attack on French Meselle forces, with cannon fire clearly heard. City-Saar Louis link has been cut for over two weeks.
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Carletberg
Limback
Sanr Louis
Tholey
Meselle
Saar Louis
Operations of the Combined Powers Before Mentz
Report from Prussian General Quarters at Hockheim on May 1 details a French sortie against the Prussians left wing, heavy fighting at Koftheim with fires and cannon fire, and heavy casualties. French forces were repulsed from Koftheim as Prussians regained control sections along the Rhine, with batteries raised and attempts to threaten Mentz.
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Mentz
Hockheim
Koftheim
Kine
Paviey Royal
Rhine-sconce
Kostheim
Cafel
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Warsaw
Mirabeau
Cusine
Weiffembourg
Lauter
Carlsberg
Duchy of Deux Ponts
Amsterdam
Berussits Gazette
Stockholm
Leghorn
London
Republic of France
Versailles
Flint
Munich
Custom House
Lord Kensington
Cork-street
Lord Howe
Guildford
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