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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 20, 1793
Page
2
Reports from May 2 describe visits by duchesses and nobles, grand dinners for Privy Council members, and diplomatic chatter. French disturbances, potential counter revolts in Provence, and looming naval movements via Spain, Russia, and the Turks frame a tense European scene.
SPIRES and MAYS describe General Wuenser's army with Prussians trapping Landau, seizing twelve cannon from a village near the fortress. Mayence garrison maintains forts daily, suffering heavy casualties as French siege efforts press on. French attacks on Ctheim lead to a disciplined French counter with many enemies killed or captured.
In Liege on May 13, a large convoy moved through for the army in the Netherlands. It included 24, 36 pounders, four mortars, four howitzers, many ammunition waggons, escorted by a corps of consomiers. Seven pontons and all needed implements followed. An Austrian Lieutenant Colonel rode by the preceding evening with orders to hasten the march of troops heading to the Army.
Wednesday morning notes royal figures dining at Windsor while critiquing a paper’s claim of Nantes capture. Letters dated April 24 from Nantes contradict the report, saying patriots held the city. corrections allege misdated events and deny the siege’s outcome. A May 1 paragraph accuses Le Brun of seeking to detach Britain, sending two persons to deliver a lottery proposition.
In Ostend dated May 13, reports say near continued contact between the Combined Army and the Frerag forces with daily skirmishes. On the 8th French were routed, and on the 76th a similar outcome favored the allies. The Guards stormed a redoubt in the roth action. The 37th regiment under Sir Chartes Ross remains, likely to be relieved later. General Dunpas light horse moved toward the army but halted near Crout. Rumors of Nantz taken by Royalists are doubted. Dragoons expected to arrive. the Duke of York wishes to see them.
Eight Frenchmen recently arrested reach Maastricht aboard the Diligence guarded by twenty three Dutch Dragoons. They are believed to include General Beurtonville and National Convention members, to be exchanged for Austrian officers held as hostages. No major campaign changes or sieges reported. artillery and reinforcements continue. A Brabant States plan for a 30,000 man corps is rumored.
May 23 18th century notices show a ball seating scheme at Bath with tickets for dancers and a list of surrender dates for various tradesmen and merchants in Bath London and surrounding counties. The document includes dividends and forthcoming grants with multiple names and addresses across Guildhall and other venues.
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