Battle of Holland Defeat of Forces at Alkmaar Marches Forward
Dispatch from Field Marshal Duke of York reports a decisive Allied victory after a six hour battle along the Lange Dyke and surrounding fortifications. British and Russian allied troops overpowered French and Dutch forces, with casualties and wounded generals Moore and Emmes. Alkmaar opened gates to the Allies as Dutch troops pledged support for the Prince of Orange. Captain Fitzgerald carries the report.
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Duke of York
Henry Dundas
Jesty
Sra
Zuyper
Lange Dyke
Koe
Mergen
Egmont-op-Zee
Thore
Egmont
Tandy
Che ‘Agi Bergen
Calamas
Geral Sir
Ralph Abercromby
Gen
Dandas
Geni Dacitels
Brune
Vandamme
Routet
Moore
Emmes
Beverwick
Wyckop Zee
Alkmaar
Prince of Orange
de-Lamp
Fitzgerald
Sam
Victory at Batavian Armies Lifted by British Command
The article reports a major victory near Batavian Agmits where British forces under Lord Abercrombie and Sir Baca Aphacadmare repelled French attacks. The French suffered heavy casualties and prisoners, with Dutch troops retreating to Beverspyke and Harrlem. Allied casualties were high, but most losses came from the enemy. The Dutch now control much of North Holland and anticipate better quarters and provisions.
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Byrne Dakear
Tae Feenca
Batavian
Farzetano
Admiralty
Firgcerato
Firzesgace
Baca Aphacadmare
Carrigd
Sao
Ates
Lord Paest
Brune
Froits
Narmenay
Beverspyke
Ffarrlem
Mircuere
Holland
House of Orange
United Provinces
Moone
Raceu Austerénit
Rigi
Gee
Phat
Allied Armies Win Hard Fought Action at Sand Hills
Oct 1799 dispatch from Schagenbrug reports Allied forces under Duke of York advancing in three columns. Heavy fighting drives enemy left wing from firing positions and later from Sand Hills near the sea. Casualties include Moone wounded, other officers noted. prisoners taken and several regiments engaged.
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Duke of York
Ratr
Duynas
Sir Home Port Ham
Egmzat
Extracts from Letters on 1799 Peninsula Action
An officer in General Abercromby's division reports a hard fought engagement near a beach and sand hills, with heavy casualties in the 49th and other regiments. Captain Ancagr dies a heroic death urging march on, several officers wounded, and Lord Aylmer among the injured while Alkmaar holds. A Belder letter notes a general attack across the enemy lines and pursuit toward Alkmaar, with many killed or wounded on both sides and British gains. Admiral Mitchell near Amsterdam pursues a canal link to Alkmaar.
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Egmont
Fednt
Ancagr
Johnston
M‘gine
Hurcuigson
Swann
Resins
Uxgunaat
Hine
Bacon
Lord Aylmer i
Col. Lumspén
Ssth
Beldek
Fitzeraarp
Angleid
Alkmaar
Miteasax
Amsterdam
Altgnar
Kimi
Another Letter From Helder About Prisoners and Amsterdam
An OCR fragment reports that two thousand French prisoners are hourly expedited. The enemy petition is at Revertugh. Another engagement may be daily expected, and Amsterdam will very shortly be in our possession. The writer notes being obliged to leave the army and that only time to convey these updates.
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Abercrouwig
North Holland
Amterdam
Bread price rise and mayoral elections reported
Morning reports bread price rise and election of a new mayor for St Albans. Breer is chosen to fill the mayoral role, with Alderman and surgeon appointments noted.
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Brekinds
Fox St. Atban
Swalen Breer
Sibey
Esas Ork
Mr. Bratair
Mr. Bratair Was Also Elected Alderman of the City In the Room of the Fine Allace
Borne
Andrew Mitenacs
Mi Dea
Sppetites Physiciaoes
Browany
Neate
Frogsom
Fieroree
Sat
Wat & Dun
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London
Alkmear
Bergen
Egmont-op-Hoof
Evening Mail
Postscript
O&eber
Cenc
Hocland
Schagenbrug
Abercromby
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