First English Planned Bastion Work in Holy Land
Extract of a letter dated September 3 1800 describes the Grand Vizier ordering stone laying for a large Bastion at Jaffa Syria to defend the Ottoman depot against French actions. British officers attended the ceremony with Brigadier General Koewren and Major Hon Loway among others, with formal prayers, sacrifice, and feasting marking the event as a notable military project in the Holy Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jufa
Syria
Gaanp
Koewren
Hig Highse
Korncer
HonLoway
Jaffa
Fierener
Phus
Holy Land
American Ship Charlotte Attacked by French Privateer
The American ship Charlotte from Portsmouth arrived at Cowes after a voyage from Virginia laden with tobacco and flax. On Nov 28 a French privateer brig boarded the vessel, plundered the crew of money and goods, seized the mate’s quadrant and clothes, and took tobacco samples while leaving the American ensign flying. The privateer officer did not reveal names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Downs
Mayfower
Thomas
Pax Trais
Cowes
Charlotte
Portmouth
America
Virginia
King
Falmouth
Halifax
Duke of Kent
England
Plymouth
Contazue
Kyrie
Warrior
Tyxen
Channel Fleet
Plymouth Dock
Jronéague
Earl St. Vixcuyt
Squas ‘Dren
Kyraudr
Feartely
France
Bowsy
Starve
Spithead
Guins
Burgh
Oporth
Twickenham Basketmaker Committed for Disrespectful Expressions
A Twickenham basketmaker named Cole was accused of repeatedly using disrespectful expressions against the Majesty and the Government and urging others to imitate the French. A warrant was issued, two officers apprehended him, and he was examined privately before Moe. Ford and committed to Tothillfields Bridewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twickenham
Cole
C.s
Box D
Moe. Ford
Tothillfelds Bridewell
Paper from Straw and a French PrieQ Incident In Paris
A royal presentation discusses a book claiming straw paper can create high quality writing and notes its national importance. Separately a French priest is attacked on Bidjecucare Road, dies, and a thief is captured after attempting to steal. Rouen to Temple prison transfer reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
Marquis of Salisbury
Rigut
Rouen
Paris
Chapgell
Funipiacy
xuidis-Banon
Nevers
Paniphed
Dublin Corn Market and Prices Report
Yesterday's market shows corn and wheat trading at high per barrel and cwt prices. Beef and fish prices decline amid abundant foreign trade, with cod haddock and plaice selling cheap, and saltfish in great supply from Wales, Scotland, and the Roffes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Scotland
Windsor Lodge to Frygmore for Princess Augusta birthday inspection
Fragments report royal procession from Windsor Lodge to Frygmore for Princess Augusta's birthday celebrations. Also noted: Lord Wurtworth joins Privy Council. Watney dies inland. Hereford MP election result. various legal appointments. naval neutrality debate. charity abuses at Wimhering workhouse expose cruel treatment of children. a fatal bull attack near Ravenstane. agricultural meeting proceedings teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masesty
Cartiages
Windsor Lodge
Frygmore
Princess Augusta
Prrr
SpraKxer
Reading
Lord Wurtworth
Magesty
Conancil
Tomas Watney
Ireland
Nnutsford
London
Jerusalem
Winley
Miss Lawless
Croxcur RY
Teesday
Hereford
James Watwry
Simonds
Dublin
Joan Torr
the Common Pleas
C.S. Lafeyre
Basingstoke
Serjeant Kine
Acualty Courts
Primry Council
New World
Portsmouth
Browning
John Carter
Mefiis
Richardson and Barret
Wimhering
Cotham vi
Ravenstane
Verdi
Court hearing on convict clothing and allowances at Woolwich
In a January-like session Lord Kenyon and the outer Judges consider Mr Campbell Governor of Woolwich convicts report from June to November. Questions arise over clothing allowances paid to discharged convicts and who provides the garments. Deputy admits a complete suit is issued. the Contractor receives half a guinea. The Lord demands exact public expenditure and disposal details, signaling possible abuses. A rule is sought to discharge a Groom in Ordinary on filing bail, while King's Counsel Alexander and Surtey present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaelmnas
Kesyox
Campbell
Woolwich Warren
Woolwich
Kes Yor
Kenyor
Keyvox
Kuxnyoxr
Moultzich
Lord Rex Vox
Manley
Lord Key
Court of Common Pleas considers taxing a dubious legal bill
On the first day of term the court ratified bail and heard motions. Mr Sei yjedat Batre seeks taxing a £691 bill of expenses for a beating arranged by Brownin whom he hired through a friend. The motion hinges on whether the man was an attorney and if the expenses were legitimate. The case tests the authenticity of the charges and the proper ground for court interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sei Yjedat Batre
Brown
Land BvBon
Barness
Nanely
Traes
Brown's Attorney Status Delayed Taxation of Bill Items
In a Trinity term ruling Lord Elpox advised a token reason to delay ruling until Brown’s claim of being an attorney is resolved. The court noted it could not grant a rule until the fact of Brown’s attorney status is satisfactorily ascertained and instructed affidavits to attach proof for future decision. The case, deferred from Michaelmas term, awaits Wednesday’s further hearing after adjournments and perusal of affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Baine
Elpox
Downter
Fiay
Lord Hiyh
Shipping News From Liverpool and Plymouth Ports
Maritime updates from Falmouth and Plymouth recount captures and recaptures near the Atlantic trade routes. Ships report losses, prizes, and convoy movements with French privateers active along the coast, including vessels from Liverpool, Dartmouth, Bermuda, and Ireland.
Trithien Man Found Deceased After Violent Altercation
Early yesterday two o clock an armed group moved to Gray's Inn Lane foot where the remains of an Irishman were laid. A coroner's jury had found a self murder and the body was removed. Onlookers reported the event but did not intervene as the corpse was borne away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray's-inn-lane
Jo & Thert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bow-Stfreet
Court of King
Alexander
Sutrrey
King’s Counsel
Lord Kenyon
Court OF Common Pleas
Ship News
Margaret
Liverpool
Slize Bay
Jane
Lydder
Newfoundland
Catherine
Francis
Simith
Bermuda
Mar
Tinico
Marigalante
Rebecca
Mary
Dea
Dartmouth
Angletta
William, Anderson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!