Monument to Admiral Earl Howe Proposed in Cathedral
After a brief speech Mr Secretary Duswas moved that an humble Address be presented to the King praying for directions to erect a monument in St Pauls Cathedral in memory of Admiral Earl Howe. The inscription would honor his long life and the victory over the French Fleet on June 1 1794, with the House of Commons to defray the erection costs. The motion was agreed to and the House adjourned.
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CATS
BARC
Evening Mall Report on War News and Naval Movements
A terse update on Royal Navy and Allied operations in Hotland and Zeeland. Reports claim diversions toward Meuse and Hacue, with anticipated disembarkations in Zealand and Walcheren. Assertions emphasize Allied naval support, anticipated captures, and steadfast courage amid mounting obstacles for the army and nation.
Earthquake Shakes Lisbon Briefly Causes Minor Damage
A brief Lisbon shock was felt yesterday lasting a few seconds and toppling one house. A mail from Liésa arrived via the Prince Adolphus packet at Falmouth. The Channel Fleet was set to sail from Forlsty, with officers ordered to join by Tuesday. Arrivals at Bristol include the Clarendon, Drew, and Didaz in transit.
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Liésa
Falmouth
Prince Adolphus
Lisbon
Forlsty
Tysning
Expedition in Holland Recounts Brisk Assault and Losses
Report details a 14 hour battle near Alkmaar Bergen and Schagen Brug, describing Russian assault, British defense, and heavy casualties on both sides. Notes reinforcements, weather hindrances, and plans for renewed offensives with details on troops. Mentions a court martial for a sergeant and political rumors from Ireland.
British forces take Dutch post as enemy evacuates
British headquarters report that the enemy evacuated a strong post yesterday and British troops seized it this morning. They say 76 to 30 Dutch defect daily, and prepare for another attack. The Ruffians are praised as fine troops who stormed batteries bravely until their General was captured.
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Schagen
The
Heider
Imicfh
Generis
Ark
Daendels
Duke of Yaux
Iit
Lete
Cude Carpel
Hermanhuysen
Action of the 19th Courage of the Shannon Frigate Wing
Private letter from Texas dated the 26th reports the Shannon frigate Captain Pater covered the Army’s right wing on the 19th with three gunvessels. Due to bad weather she must regain station, with Nemisis and Cynthia to assist. The squadron fled Petten to the Texel after dangers at sea, six men deserted, and a general action is slated in three or four days if weather permits.
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Rufsian
de Herman
Crebedan
Bergen
Aikmaer
Alkmaer
Strand
Daxdars
Guards
Coldstream
Prince William of Gloucester
Marniers
Arghmagh Canal
Oude Campel
James Pulteney
34 Guards
Don
Coore
Firong
R. Abercrombe
Hoorn
Vilage
Schagenbrug
Akmaer
Amsterdam
TEXAS
Shannon
Pater
Nemisis
Cynthia
Petten
Texel
Charles Pink
Henry Veater
Richard Hogan
Thos. Bottle
James Panteny
Henry Rooke
Ships Arrive as Fleet Heads to Sea Off Torbay
Reports from Torbay and surrounding ports detail arrivals of several warships and transports, including the Mars, Marlborough, Ruby, and Agamemnon, with signals sent to officers to repair aboard. The Ruby ran ashore briefly but suffered no damage as winds shift to a fine gale. Further notices note packet services from Falmouth to Lisbon and Gibraltar, and arrivals at Portsmouth, Cowes, and Plymouth with vessels from the Downs and Holland transports under convoy. A fire at Prospero injures a young woman, and hospital preparations continue for 400 sick and wounded from Holland.
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Torbay
Oct
Bexetter Aith
Moyerton - Marlborough
Gardner
Baines
Agamemnon
Fancourt
Beuveperson
Lisbon
Falmouth
Phaetor
Portsmouth
Mediterranean
Greenock
Scilly
Tagus
Faw
Lion
Gibraltar
Prince Adolphus
América
West Indies
Downs
Ganges
Camppell
Regudus
Eyre
Holland
Plymouth
Megera
London
Romulus
Diadem
Earthquake Shocks Alarm Lisbon Residents in Early Morning
At about three o clock Saturday, Lisbon endured two earthquake tremors ten minutes apart. The first was sharp, causing widespread alarm as residents fled beds or stayed under covers. No injuries or damages were reported, and locals hope these mild shocks curb future quakes.
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Sinilar
Secrecy at Helder state camp and Manchester rat poison incident
Letters from the qaerison describe strict secrecy and limited troop communication within six miles of headquarters fueling English press anxiety about the main army. In Manchester, nine Blue Coat pupils at the Old Church service ingested pills laced with white arsenic for rat destruction. Immediate medical care saved them. all are weak but recovering.
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Qaerison
Helder
Thore
Manchester
Old Church
Fragmentary financial codes from a 1943 issue
The text presents fragmented financial terms and figures including percentages, stamps, and accounting references such as Excheq. Bills, per cent rates, and miscellaneous 1943 era notations. Several items appear garbled or incomplete, making precise interpretation difficult.
London Printing House and Salisbury Office Notice
Printing house details for J Walter and J Walter junior with offices at Printing-House-Square Blackfriars and Salisbury-adare. Communications for the paper to be sent to the printers.
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London
Prarntepsy
J.walter
J Walter
Hover-Square
BuAckrarans
J. Bonser
Salisbury-adare
Omece
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