Pardon Petition and Army Secrecy Letter to General Aaron de BeauLieu
A dated Ghent letter records officers interceding for Richard Harvey in a militia regiment. It praises Major Sir Thomas Ackland, urges discipline over riotous conduct, and notes granting mercy upon immediate pardon to Harvey after apology to the offended officer. A second, formal note thanks General de BeauLieu for kindness to the Deputy and requests continued confidence and updates on frontier operations.
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Otva
Thomas Ackland
Richard Ntarvey
Aaron DE Beaultieu
S.A. Varenerrou
Ghent
Sept. Ry
Excise Office London 1393 permits for wine and spirits
October 4 1393 notice from the Excise Office London announcing move to collect permits for storing and selling wine and spirits, listing office locations at Charing Cross and other streets, hours from ten in the morning to four in the afternoon, and noting a broader print offering of religious literature with extensive engravings and a plan for a weekly publication.
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Excise Office
London
Arivate Peogschang
Srrgnipg
Craig’s
Charing Crossy
New
Cavendth-street
Osford-street
Commissions Granted at Admiralty Board Meeting
London October 8 a board at the Admiralty Office Charing Cross awarded commissions to several Captains and Lieutenants. A serious complaint from a friend of Admiral Mac Berpe concerns a high official allegedly linked to a daily publication accused of libel and misrepresentation aimed at harming the Admiral’s reputation. The piece argues the publication’s charges are false and ministers condemn the calumny while defending the Admiral’s honor and bravery. The note mentions the Queen of France trial upcoming and Metternich’s Ostend visit as part of broader European context.
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London
Admiralty
Charing Cross
Mac Berpe
Fas
Maceripe
Admiral Maceripe
France
Comte Metternich
Ostend
Petition for clemency from 2d Devon Regiment soldiers
Non commissioned officers and privates of the North Devon regiment urge the Duke of Richimonn to pardon Richard Harry Har ry, awaiting punishment after a line court martial. They acknowledge the sentence, note irregular behaviour, and request clemency through Major and officers to prevent further incidents. Signed by serjeants and privates including Brannan Dymony Parminger Enwarns Grover Eastman Sourarp Jewely Essery and others.
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North Devon Regiment of Militia
Duke of Richimonn
Richard Harry
Ching
Duke of Arcamont
2D Geron
Abraham
The Duke of Richmond Responds to North Devon Petition
The Duke of Richmond commends the North Devon Regiment for seeking pardon for Prisoner Richard Harvey. He notes the line court martial’s first time and the soldiers’ contrition. He condemns mob mistreatment of a vulnerable woman and urges restraint, compassion, and avoidance of such acts in future.
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Duke OF Richmond
North Devon Regiment
Thomas Acklanp
Richard Harvey
Themelves
Atlibim
Harvey
Mape Othees
Disorder in New York and war dispatches excerpted
An 18th century letter excerpt discusses the Citizens of New York’s resolutions praising civic unity and government support for neutrality, followed by a military update from Lisle and Menin. It notes Austrian and Confederate actions, peasant resistance, and a prediction that a decisive contest will soon favor allied arms. The text mentions General Houcman Din and locations such as Menin Dunkirk Bruges Ghent Maubeuge and is framed as a dispatch from Washington.
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Easil
Ritchard Harvey
Index
New York
Washington
Roubaix
Lisle
Bardeut
Marjustte
Werwick
Menin
Dunkird
Bruges
Ghent
Vances
Maubeuge
Flanders Sees Armies Gather For Siege Mobile
General Baron de Beauliev is recalled as West Flanders falls under English, Austrian, and Hanoverian control with Menin occupied. The States of Flanders present a formal address regarding the military situation and impending siege plans.
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Baron de Beauliev
Flanders
Menin
Theatre crowds and fashion define this season's culture
The scene remains crowded as fashion drives attendance and the Sippons rise in trend. Sir San UBL Bourton Lean receives praise for steadfast support of modest merit and distress on stage, while the departure of Melpomene’s favorite daughter stirs public notice. Everton’s Poor Soldier performance is judged by intent and moral motive, with critics split on execution yet praising principles guiding his work.
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San Ubl Bourton Lean
Melpomene
Everton
Alderman Ha ll n rvey in carriage accident at Norwich
Sunday evening last Alderman R Halln rvey of St Clement's was riding to Catten in when a large stone toppled the carriage. The coachman fell from the box and the horses bolted and overturned the carriage. Harvey broke his thigh but is recovering. The coachman received injuries.
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Norwich
R. Hall N Rvey
St. Clement’s
My. Harvey
Bitte Burt
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Rest
Duke of Brenmonn
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Ricuatown
Thade
Haven Rasen
Anne E Boros
Adam
Adon
Oyrong
Eterna
Pia
Antioch
Jerusalem
Thomas Bankes
St. Mary Hal
Oxon
Dixton
Monmouthshire
C. Cooke
Great Britain
Family
BIOL
CCK Dia
Sd Devon Regiment
Ikichaed Harves
Nicholas Brannan
Devon Regiment
Avg
Zo Ntenoras Cruces
The
Citizens of
Deas
Ottober
Country News
Cheltenham
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