Private Letters From Vienna Describe Death of Prince Kaunitz
Paris dispatches report amid grain fears as the National Convention weighs prohibitory decrees. Home Minister Rolazid argues for broad liberty in commerce and grain and condemns strict verification laws. Petion pushes anti monarchy pieces while Paris debates famine relief and provincial impact. Clashes over Louis XVI set pace as Dumourier messages reveal suspicions of a propaganda struggle.
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Vienna
Kaunitz
Europe
Francé
National Convention
Commerce and Agriculture
Rolazid
Paris
Council of the Commons
Soiffons
Havre
Petion
Robert Perre
Champ de Mars
Liege
Bruffels
Dumourier
Mademoiselle Duquerroy
d’Ormiffen
Gaanten
Briffol
Hullier
LB Hullier
Brussels
Louillier
Tribune
Phuillier
Sill
Robertspierre
Huillier
M. Blanchelande
St. Domingo
Bournonville
Custines
Prussia
Clootz
Roland
Briffot
Clostz
Martinicé
France
West Frizeland
Spain
D’ Aragda
Louis XVI
M. Neckar
Deefart
M. Malouet
Convention
Amiens
London
Scandal over army supply contracts prompts new French commissions
November summary reports severe shortages and fraud in army provisioning at Lyons and other depots. Commissioners empowered to arrest agents like Faceb, Lebrun, Lajar, Vincent, Wallis, and Delaunay. A wall cavity yielded letters, plans, and memos from kings and generals, spurring a new 12 member inspection panel.
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Lyons
Roland
Goxpillean
National Convention debate on Flemish revolts and emigres
The National Convention announced freed officers of the regime at Soleure and a Dutchy of Deux Ponts petition for union with France. Reports from Nice urged rapid action amid disturbances. War updates described Antwerp’s citadel surrender near, and General Labourdonnaye reported troops seizing Bruges and Ostend while Ottoman provisions were cut. An order set price controls on wheat and bakers trade, with deputies presenting a plan for supply security. Dispatches from Dunkirk and forces under Barolliere and Remich outlined anchoring positions and bridge destruction to halt enemy advance.
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MM. Rich
Deux Ponts
France
Society of the Friends of Equality
Mayence
Raul
Brisot
National Convention
Vigeur
Soleure
Upper Rhine
Nice
Convention
Committee of Petitions
M. Charles
Urier
Ladbourdonnaye
Gaud
Antwerp
Fermande
Escant
Scheld
Tormont
Bruges
Ostend
Flanders
Labourdonnaye
M. Vincent
Montequion
Legislative Assembly
M. la Canbe St. Michel
Montefquiou
Vincent
Ypres
General Custine Seeks Peace by Demanding Contributions
General Custine, while occupying territories, tells inhabitants he aims for peace and happiness. To prove his claim, he revisits and enforces contributions from the local populace.
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Custines
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Diplomatic and War Committee
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