Terpsichore Routs Spanish Frigate in October Action
Captain Bowen details the night duel with the Mahonera on October 13, 1796, describing a fierce broadside exchange, the frigate's disabled state, and the valor of Don Thorns Avalde. He praises Second Lieutenant Bowen and First Lieutenant Devonshire for exemplary conduct and prize recovery, noting casualties and ship condition. He also includes a separate dispatch on prizes captured by Admiral King.
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Admiralty
Syanith
Bowen
Fuip Terphichore
John Jervis
K. B. Conmander
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Windward
Carthagena
Don
Thorns Avalde
Uch
Devonshire
West-Indies
Tsee ‘Terpsichore
Itoo
Richard Hobbs
John Roberts
Mahonera
Nout
King Fuill
Cork
Ewan Nepian
Engageante
His
Polyphemus
Cerberus
Phirondedle
Franklin
Sir John Warren
Brest
English Channel
Drew
Jackson Junior
Jamaica
Friendship
Blake
Cape of Good Hope
Plymouth
Gerberus
Cork Harbour
Diana
N. Long
W. I
Chace
S. W
Chacing
Sir J. Warren
Kingsmitl
Joan Drew
Conspiracy Upheld in Genda and Brest Expenditures
A recently uncovered plot at Genda aimed at delivering the place to the Austrians. Cayenne reports Gallé Herbois died there on 7th Prairial and notes his assets to Bill and Varennes. A Brest expedition moves forward with 36 transports and ten ships in convoy. The Directory bans official journals and fixes mandates at 2 livres 17 fous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genda
Cayenne
Galle
Herbois
Jane
Bill
Varennes
Withhold
Offciak
Levee at St James and Royal Court Rumors
The Kine will be in town for a levee at St James's Palace followed by a council. Rumors place the Blue Ribband with the Prince of Wurrem-Burg on marriage, and Lord Macarrag and Sylvester Dov- Glas amid government shifts. Navy funding looms with a planned one million in taxes while various appointments and theater visits are noted along with political intrigue in Paris.
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Office OF Justice
Bébeuf
Tribunal of Cassation
High Court of Justice
High Court
Babeuf
Fean Bon St. André
Algiers
Aubert Dubayet
Constantinople
Blanc
St. Domingd
St. Domingo
St. James’s Palace
Marquis of
Batu
Prince of
Wurrem- Burg
Roran
Witboucasy DE Broxe
Serjeant
Aparr
Chester
Beagcrort
Lord Macarrag
Sylvester Dov- Glas
Lord Moxrra
Arrois
Edinburgh
Water Parx
Jun
Marley House
Devon
Ashburton
Lawrence Paix
Prince of Wates
Duchess of York
Covent-Garden Theatre
Dickey
Jepnson
Marshal de Noailles
Hotel Dieu
Zallien
Madame Zallien
Madame de Lamballe
Lord Matmessury
Paris
Directory
Charles la Croix
Sancho
Barrataria
England
Vienna
Modena Military Shakeup and European War News
Dispatches describe Admiral changes in command and port duties. Major-General role shifts. captains dismissed and replaced. Modena abolishes Nobility as Liberty tree planted at Ferrara. Mantua reports sickness and food shortages. Austrian hussars and infantry move toward the Rhine. Contagion worries in Switzerland. Vienna watches English ambassador. Debates on peace negotiations and publicizing diplomatic details continue amid Carnival speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrara
Milan
Mantua
Neisceee
Austria
Bavaria
Brancenia
Swabia
Rhine
Hussars
ArcHe Puke
Ratisbon
Switzerland
Vienna
Bateliere
Venice
Genoa
Tuscany
Malta
Laharpe
Exuis
Lord Malmessury
London
Highport
Trary
Lacroix
Charles Lacroix
Roederer
France
Britain
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Peeee F. Foulghai
Nottingham
Iron-founder
Blackmoor
A R. Ray
Buckingharhy
York Buildings
Taylor
acGuildwall
the George
Portsmouth
R. Wood
Stamford-bridge
York
Miller
Goat the Golden Lion
W.palin
Chalgrave
Bedford
Innholder
the Feathers
Leighton
Buffard
J. Macfarlane
Mark Jane
Merchant
Guildhall
A. Annifén
Stockport
Spencer’s Tavern
Manchester
Minofies
Lines-draper
Cy Moseley
Bedwardine
Worcester
R. Marshall
Whalley
Lancaster
T.knibbs
J. Hickson
Moorfields
Iron
G. Elliott
D. Young
Wapping
J. Charlwood
N- Marsh
Lad-lane
J. Marshall
Broughton Field
S. Elderton
J. Piper
Godalmin
P. Griffits
E. Ludlow
Bristol
Linett-drapers
Warwick
Perlés
L’ Ettair
Commune OF
Arras
High Court of ‘Justice
Mans
La‘Sarthe
Leipsie
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