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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 12, 1792
Page
2
A long extract of letters and reports from Paris and Lille recounts troop movements, sieges, and political exchanges. It notes 8000 regular troops and 12000 militia, mentions Lille defenses, and describes paramilitary actions, petitions to the Convention, and proclamations. The letters detail Prussian and Austrian actions, revolts, and measures of indemnity, plus orders on emigrants and executions.
Oct 9 report notes an extraordinary sitting occupied by a decree of little importance, partially affecting cavalry organization. The brief item emphasizes the limited impact of the decree on military structure and operations.
October report notes 5074 decrees by the National Assembly and 1277 by the Legislative Assembly with 250 not subject to Royal Sanction. The Convention orders six members to receive citizens declarations on deposited treasures and to solicit identifying details. Debates unfold as fears of manipulation rise while measures to safeguard Republic property are debated. General Duboux testifies on Rheims and Lille conduct. Montesquion consideration of sending troops to Geneva is discussed.
London reports the Levee at St Jamé's with the Lord Mayor and sheriffs presenting an address to the King on the war’s end in the East Indies. Knighthoods were conferred on John Hopkins and Benj. Tises. Sir Joan-Sucre departs for the East Indies, with Lady Snoke following after birth. News comments on corn import volumes, Jacobin finances, the bombardment of Tezonville, and military movements in France.
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