London Letters From The Global Stage And Court Gossip
A sprawling period note blends naval dispatches from Falmouth with a baptismal proxy for Prince of Wikies, court intrigues in Warsaw and Brussels, Dublin Theatre reports, and London theatre ties. It notes the East India Company aided a Philosopher’s Stone rumor, Paris mayor speculation, and financial maneuvers in Spain and Algiers.
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Falmouth
Admiral Affleck
West India
Lord Portamington
Prince of Wikies
East India Company
M. de Mousrisr
Marquis Dela Luzeane
France
M. de Meunier
Paris
Cues
Elr.o
France Debates Emigrants and Emission of Reinforcements
Debates in the assembly about emigrants distinction between mere emigrants and those intending to foment trouble. The executive orders 6000 troops and 10 300 009 livres for reinforcement. M. Ducafel, M. Couthon, and M. Carnal shaped views on punishment and proof of assembly. Voters split along right and left factions amid interruptions and tumult.
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Marine
St. Domingo
M. de’ Blanchelande
Colonial Committee
Committee of
M. Ducafel
M. Couthon
M. Carnal
Assembly
Debates on Emigrants Articles and Burdeaux Insurrection
November 9g reports ongoing parliamentary debate over Emigrants Article punishments and double taxes for emigrants. M Andrieux seeks taxes to cover nation costs tied to suppressing threats. Letters from La Girande and Bourdeaux warn St Domingo unrest could ruin trade and maritime towns. Bourdeaux citizens to be heard at the bar with further updates.
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M. Andrieux
la Girande
Bourdeaux
St. Domingo
France
Nation considers gendarmerie after mail coach murder
November 10 assembly discusses bank report, fatal mail attack near Dunkirk Calais. Robbers seized mail contents costing Dunkirk 100 000 écus. Debate over arming departments National Guards and replacing ministers with a focus on vacancies in the army and appointment of sub-lieutenants as replacements.
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Dunkirk
Calais
St. Menebould
Seéne
Marne
M. Duvortait
Ecclesiastic
M. Vazélane
Lestering
Committee of Legislation
Bourdeaux
San Domingo
Corps of Artillery
Fibalterns
Treaty of amity Sweden and Russia sent to Petersburg
Stockholm reports a treaty of amity alliance and subsidy between Sweden and Russia, signed before, now sent to Petersburg for Empress ratification. France’s affairs are unclear, but rulers reportedly share views on France’s new government. French envoys at court face mixed reception. Emperor remains non hostile toward France.
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Sweden
Rusfa
Petersburg
France
M. d’Escais
M. Gossin
Eacperor
French Refugees in Brussels Face Stricter Oversight
Brussels dispatch notes a surge in French refugees and emigration to the Austrian Netherlands, with court access but no government support for hostilities. It cites a note to Marquis de la Queville about two Berwick officers jailed in Ostend for enlisting Imperial subjects and warns that hospitality limits will be enforced to prevent refugees from aiding invasions, with severe consequences for violators.
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Brussels
Vienna
France
Marquis de la Queville
Austrian Netherlands
Regiment of
Berwick
Ostend
Ja. Quzu- Iiie
Marquis de la Queuitec
Low Countries
Debate over French Emigrant Decree and Right of Man
In sharp commentary, the writer mocks the National Assembly decree punishing emigrants with death for not returning, questions a German hang, and contrasts it with possible reproof by the Augusr Diet and Barbary powers. He mocks the term Aristocrates used for dissenters and notes language about rights and obedience.
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French -Assembly
National -Assembly
Germany
France
Algiers
Extract of Private Letter from St Domingo Revolt
An excerpt dated by Cav describes a wide revolt in St Domingo starting in August with Blacks attacking Whites over plantations. Many sugar mills and canes burned. coffee plantations destroyed. camps across Morne and Limonade collapsed. Whites defend, killing numerous enslaved people, while rebels gain ground in Port au Prince, Léogane, and surrounding districts. Morance and Hanivirirens sign. Many families flee to Jamaica.
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Mernes Des Kereviffes
St. Susamne
Moka
Dondon
Simbe
Margot
Manubutures
Limbe
Parcul
Camp de Louise
Morne
Rouge
Morin
Port Au Prince
Léogane
Jamaica
Stanistas Fondy Morance and
Hanivirirens
Letter fragment on English communications to the French Nation
A fragmentary note cites a letter from M Thaufi an inhabitant of the plain at St Domingo via England. It mentions a dreadful catalogue of additional calamities posterior to those previously communicated to the French Nation and references a later date than thy office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Thaufi
St. Domingo
England
Deer Theft, Killings, and Inquest Reported in Salisbury Region
On November 6 a gang attacked Rathmore Lodge killing deer under guard and a battle left several wounded. John Chown died from brain injury. three attackers were captured and jailed. An inquest by Mgr. Forsyth found the killers justified in self defense. Also reported: a Nottinghamshire mother burned her child to death in Newtown Linford after a brief absence, and a Birmingham scene where Lord Maffey’s identity was investigated with a detainer considered.
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Rathmore- Lodge
Lord Rivers
John Chown
Fisherian Gaol
Mgr. Forsyth
Mary Warner
Newtown Linford
Leicestershire
Birmingham
Green
Witterton
Bond-street
Lord Maffey
Duke of Ormond
Mr.Green
Mrv. Green
Matster
Baik
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Polisf-Diet
Warsaw
Duchy of Lithuania
Poland
Marquis de la Quéille
Dublin
Mr. Kelly
Ihe Macheath
Lucy Miss Brett
Polly Miss R. Ryder
Duke of Beprorp
Old Drury
Covent Garden
Haymarket
Dearyldne
Pantheon
Jew Raddi
Nathaniel
Templeman
Lord Viscount Leinster
the Holy Trinity
Dorchester
Anderstone
LL. D. G. Treconner
Spain
Arcers
Oran
Mafalquivir
Barbary
Mascara
Treasury Bank
Mavrio
Havre
National Assembly
Farre&son
Assempe
National Guards
Ards
Isis
Breigsvany
Stockholm
Cav
Country News
Salisbury
Northampton
Epping
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