Colony notes on lime beds and convict movements
The report details abundant lime deposits along the southern coast and Nepean Island aiding supply to New South Wales. A crane atop Cascade Bay improves cargo landing from the Moke. Many convicts have died in the past twelve months, especially those from the latest Sydney fleet, numbering around five hundred on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Southe Wales
Nepean ‘Island
Goodindr Ring
Cascade Bay
Sydney
New South Wales
Rochefort Fortifications and Allied Plans Cited
The passage discusses Rochefort's forts and arsenals, noting their strategic role in supplying allied forces. It references French coastal defenses and the need for fortifications to influence the conflict, mentioning figures like Frank Andy and the magazines supplying powder. The tone suggests a formal notice of military importance and diplomatic courtesy.
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Frank Andy
Rochefort
Rochelié
Authentic Drops and Remedies for Scorbutic Complaints
Thomas Priscott writes from 179% praising Deering's Antiscorbutic Drops as the most efficacious cure for scurvy. He cites trials with salt water and other medicines, claims five bottles cured, and notes distribution via Bacon’s Royal Patent Medicine Warehouse and agents. A certificate from William Bacon offers twenty guineas for fraud.
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Rely
Deenite
Qtr
Acoma
Newbery
St. Paul
Royal Es
Clark
Bacon
Royal Patent Medicine
William Bacon
Cole
W. Bacon
Oxford-street
London
Firsthand view of Norfolk Island colony 1792 letter
Extract of a letter from Norfolk Island dated September 17 1792 and received May 24 1793 describes scarce provisions, halted progress, and the colony’s harsh labor conditions. The writer notes Governor Philips efforts, land clearing at New South Wales, and hopes for better supplies and exploration of fine lands beyond Hawksbury River with about 170 settlers and convicts on the Sirius. The account contrasts colonial labor dynamics with Britain’s, urging caution and further investigation before judgments.
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Norfolk Island
Kew
South Wales
London
Atlantic
Philips
New South Wales
Arainute
Hawksbury
Rose Hill
Great Britain
Tiurfé
Viiomatl
Narigih
Sirius
Tom
Insurrectionary Movements Across Brittany and Loire Regions
The letter discusses violent uprisings in Brittany and Anjou, noting no formal Brittany insurrection but a widespread general insurrection threat. It cites insurgent meetings, disrupted provisioning, and a coalition aimed at overthrowing the government, with movements stretching from Machecoul to Saumur and toward Poitiers and Angoumois, threatening Paris.
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Asalfred Hewspines
Interior
France
J Oe
Pyitts
Brittany
Naxtes
Patrides
M. We la Rouerie
Anjou
Fréiey
Machecoul
Poitou
Pojtou
Loigt
Konteady
Loire
Saumur
Ergree
Céalet
Taouars
Breffeure
Londen
Poitiers
Baris
Angoumois
Bordelois
Saintengs
Aunis
Laf
Convention
Chéiix
Araidé
Chinon
Vienne
Chatellerault
Imperial and French forces clash in Brabant and Alsace reports
From Brussels May 24 heavy transports and artillery trains surge toward the front as Brabant labour and cannoniers mobilize. Monastic orders return to cloisters while Brabant sends deputies to Vienna. Cologne reports French attacks repulsed and Condé division counterattacks forcing retreat with casualties on both sides.
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Brabant
Germany
Mons
Council of
Anaes
Vanbaecken
Vienna
Cologne
Alsace
Murmur
Hersheim
Condé
Rheinzabern
Westembourg
Tof
Deligeorg
Reports of Austrian troop movements near Mayence and Spandau
Liege reports eight days with no news from armies before Mayence and on the Rhine, suspecting Imperial posts halted. King of Prussia purportedly arrests General Leuonfeld at Spandau on treachery suspicions and accessions to Mayence. Austrian forces flood in, artillery and ammunition arriving. Vienna letters claim Haperg will soon be inaugurated sovereign of Bavaria.
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Liege
Mayence
Rhine
Netherlands
Vienna
Bavaria
Royalist Advance and Trials Reported from Vienna to Paris
Letters from Paris dated the 8th say General Garon leads Royalists toward Paris in five columns, with Poitiers and Saumur taken and divisions marching on Rochelle and Rochefort. Chiefs include Coigny and de la Legardin. The Criminal Tribunal at Marseilles trials Conti and Ecarite. General Servan resigns Pyrenees command. Defers succeeds. Miranda crowned in Paris amid triumphant crowds.
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Vienna
Netherlands
Gg Fe
Paris
Garon
Poitiers
Saumur
Rochelle
Rochefort
M. Coigny
Duchilleau
de la Legardin
Dé Cheiry
Ps Conti
M. Ecarite
Marseilles
Ae Formey
Esare
Servan
Pyrenees
Miranda
Iad
Saphiet
Oath of Fidelity Noted Amid Bells and Fireworks
The report recalls a moment when citizens swore fidelity to the Prussian ruler the day before yesterday. Bells rang from early morning as artillery announced the solemn oath. Locals gathered while authorities convened to observe the proceedings.
Oath of the King Triggers Town Hall Ceremony
Genel de Rawmer and President de Schelzinitz led officials from their hotels to the Townhall for the oath. The new sovereign’s full length portrait hung under a canopy as crowds cheered. The oath followed by cathedral worship, then elaborate entertainments, town illumination, and a gratis public Bald. Medals issued bore the king’s image and an Eagle with VO BIS QUOQUE PATER.
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Lorg Dive Freperic William
Kina
Two Merchant Ships Released by the French
In Bremen on May 16 a report states two merchant ships captured by the French were released after they agreed to take on board 45 Non-juring Ecclesiastics and a Capuchin Friar. A Vienna court envoy collected 600 rix thalers for the destitute group, who will proceed to Munster and Oranbegh for placement.
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Bremen
Morlaix
M. Vrietz
Vienna
Munster
Ofnaburgh
Pasian
Bec
Oath of Allegiance Reported Across Polish Cities
Intelligence notes the oath of homage to the King was taken on the seventh at Dantzic and also at Ponnania and other Polish cities near Prussia. The events reportedly passed quietly with public banquets held in several locations.
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Berlin
Dantzic
Ponnania
Poland
Prussia
Austrian army near Landau under General Wallis
In Strasbourg on May 10 General Wallis led the Austrian forces near Landau while General Wurmfur lay ill. Prussian General Szeduli sent a second summons to Landau on the 6th. Commandant Gillot read it at parade the next day and replied that the works should be razed and converted into a heap of ruins.
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Strasbourg
Wallis
Landau
Wurmfur
Szeduli
Simmons
Gillot
Empress Presents Gifts at Petersburg Masquerade
At Petersburg on April 23 the Empress rewarded attendees with a golden sword inscribed avec Dieux pour fe Rot and a small casket of trinkets. She extended substantial sums to principal participants and allied courtiers. A court dispute over military support for France looms as Mr. Wurtworkn plans talks with the Cabinet. The Ranburgh Masquerade drew about 1500, with quips, costumes, and a satisfied crowd, the Palace hosting most revelers and a fine supper.
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Petersburg
o’Arnos
bBatan
St. James’s
France
Wurtwokrn
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