French Expedition in Egypt Faces Dismay and Hardship
Reports from dispatches reveal Buonapartes forces in Egypt are strained by disease and desertion as fleets are cut off from Cadiz. The French occupy Cairo Rosetta and Alexandria with garrisons, while Arab tribes in the Delta and Ottoman forces threaten their retreat and siege, amid rumors of renewed hostilities in Europe and rising Greece.
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Gallicia
Buona- Parte
Secretary of State
Constantinople
Amiofig
Buon
Teote
Cairo
Rosetta
Alexandria
Bashaw
Egypt
Belgrade
Turin
Rome
Sarpinia
Greece
Arta
Epirus
Morea
Corfu
Nexsoy
Buonavarre
Paris
Kampoan
Nile
Desart
Poussieurque
Toulon
Cadiz
Mazeneno
Vigo
Havannah
Teneriffe
Paris Directory calls for 280000 troops to seek peace
Haguen dispatch notes the French Directory demanded 280000 soldiers to reinforce the army and press for peace. The Legislative Body approved the requisition amid news of a new coalition against France likely to involve the Ottoman Porte. English and Russian fleets have pulled back due to equinoctial storms but may return to threaten Texel or Zealand. Amsterdam’s petition shows a 42 million guilder public debt and a 700,000 guilder yearly deficit.
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Hague
Paris
France
Texel
Zealand
Amsterdam
Secret Expedition Against Ireland Mentioned in Dunkirk
Report notes a planned Anglo French covert operation aimed at Ireland. It says if launched it would have been led by Rear Admiral Muskin with 6000 selected troops aboard a quadrone. Troops are in cantonments near Dunkirk and the French squadron remains ready to sail if English ships depart the coast.
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Ireland
Dunkirk
Muskin
Elmeur
England
Paris
Hows
St. Vincent
Duncan
Newson
Department
France
Nettson
Toulon
Cornet
Council of Elders
Neuson
Egypt
Norfour
Garraway’s
Major Austey
Brighton
Young H—ire
Colchester
Lexden Heath
Buonaparte
St. Paul
Italy
Iuminati
Nile
Cocman and
Kelly
Drury Lane Theatre
Covent Garden
British and French Naval Feats and London Gossip
A London column notes British naval actions, French fleet sizes in the Med, and naval policy debates. It laments Buonaparte, cites Admiral Newson’s planned vengeance, and references theatre plans at Drury Lane and Covent Garden plus London social mentions and entertainments.
Hitt's Debut at Covent Garden in Robin Hood
Mr Hitt from Bath Theatre debuted as Edwin in Robin Hood at Covent Garden. Review notes his sweet feigned notes and occasional strong tones but uneven lower ranges, calling his acting claims weak though pleasing in presence. Airs praised, first air encored, and his reception described as favorable, marking him a valuable musical addition to the theatre.
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Johnstone
Hit
Royal Family attends theatre and church in Weymouth
In Weymouth on Oct 7 the Royal Family and nobles visited a theatre. At 11 00 am a service was held at the church attended by the King and Princesses with notable figures. Reports mention naval victories, Polish refuge policy, and counterfeit banknote investigations in Lancashire leading to the arrest of a Mr. C. and seizure of printing plates and materials.
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Maggs- Tres
Earl Poutert
Lord Rivers
Willliams
Marstone
Sherborne
Admiral Nelson's Victory The Calm Before the Storm
The article recounts Nelson's pursuit of the French fleet aided by false intelligence, a missed approach due to shore hazards near Aboukir Bay, and the decisive three day battle where ten British ships overwhelmed the French line, capturing flagship vessels while the Arabs massacred some crews. It highlights strategic errors, the high stakes for Britain, and the potential collapse of the French Mediterranean effort.
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Nelson
Prhays
Malta
Alexandria
Buonaparte
Candia
Sicily
Morea
Greece
Aboukeir
N. W
Aboukeira
Nexson
Van
Orien
Line
Timoleon
Orexi
Neuson
Bay of Aboukeir
Vicory
Nexsown
Nexsoy
France
Italy
Egypt
Syria
Citizen Moore named by French Prov Admin in Connaught
The Provisional Administration of Connaught appoints Citizen Johns Moore, son of a noted Alicant merchant who acquired West of Ireland property after repeal of Popery laws, with yesterday’s reference. William Pain appeared before Bow Street Magistrate on suspicion of multiple footpad robberies and was remanded for further examination after arrest near Croydon.
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Johns Moore
Province of
Connaught
Alicant
West of
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Brussells
Weymouth
Gibraltar
Kosciushko
Admiral Nixson
Richard Hirt
Hawktone
Baron Nelson of
Burnham Thorpe
Holkham
Norfolk
Waxprots
Admiral Nelson
Herpert
Nevis
Horatio
Duke of Clarence
Westcott
Honiton
Devonshire
Henry Parcett
Lisbon
Hay
Lord St. Vincent
Martzorovan
India
Great Britain
Germany
Lancashire
J C
Whitton
Prescot
Lord Nelson
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