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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 14, 1793
Page
4
A quirky fragment from The Post notes kits and items failing to reach their addresses. The piece mentions a Potts and Fis, a mystery thanks made for a boon, and a line about tasteless kites and fruits gathered where they grow.
A private letter from TORBAY reports Lord Hewes and Sir John Jervis preparing for four months and possibly a secret expedition before his voyage to the West Indies. A fresh order continues the Bars HIDN camp to winter quarters. A July convention of five articles at the camp discusses securing France, with partners limiting exports and using resources to protect commerce and deter neutral states from aiding France.
A fragmentary letter from an officer of StarortTH's Corps dated the Sth infinit from Guernsey reports French threats to invade and the Duke of York fortifying quarters near a main line of defense. Messages from Brussels mention frontier protection and diversions by the French, with marches and deployments to Austrian Flanders and Ostend.
In Paris papers dated the 4th to the 8th, reports describe General Knonepsoger turning the lines of Weiflembourg by advancing through Keller thals, forcing French to retreat. Navy and port news follow with recruitment figures, ships awaiting commissioning, and a look at London market prices for corn and grains amid wartime tensions.
Dispatch from Garfin reports Our Royal Commander moved his headquarters to a position two leagues from Cyjoing on October 13. Minor clashes occur between advanced posts and patrols, while the Duke of York reconnoitred, nearly sighting a French patrol before escape. Martinet critics are urged to compare with Frederick the Great.
The October meeting lists sweepstakes for three years old fillies and three years old colts with stakes in hands and pounds. Notable entries include Katherine, Hiblisberg, Emily Me Port, Across the Flat, Hydra, Afton, Calash, and others, with detailed weights and breeders or owners such as Dawson, Bedford, Wales, Volunte, and D. of Grafton.
A historical notice from Halifax dated Aug 28 discusses a governor's letter praising Fleecy clothing and requests for warm waistcoats drawers and white cotton hose. It also cites the Antiscorbutic Drops and mentions Mr Spruseury and Mrs Sprusebury, Soho Square, continuing the business. Includes a marriage notice: Hon. Robert Morerworth to Hon. Miss Jones.
A distressed morning dispatch claims Duke of Ricumont’s aide informed regiments near their Winter Quarters to stay in camp. Troops packed, tents set, and officers repositioned as Royal Horse Artillery moves toward Woolwich. The Duke plans immediate town travel, entrusting command to Lieutenant-General Sir William Pitt.
The Betsey from Philadelphia carries flour to Cape Francois and is seized by a Spanish packet from Havana arriving at Corunna. The Rambler from Sunderland to Koningsburg struck near DraGoe then sank. The Camilla from Quebec to Gadity was taken September 43 by the Citoyen privateer. Portsmouth reports ships and rear admiral’s expedition trains, with boats and anti muskets for landing.
Friday event at Windsor marks the visit of Miss L Trevanion, youngest daughter of John Trevanion Esq Member for Dover, details sparse but linked to a Dover family.
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