Prussian King of Prussia to lead forces in Poland crisis
The Marquis de Lucche delivers a royal notification as the King of Prussia departs to oversee war efforts. He names the Duke of Brunswick to resume command of remaining troops and directs French and German ministers to direct future war policy from Berlin. Dated Kayserslantern September 30, 1793.
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Marquis DE Lucche Manister
Prussia
Poland
Bauxswick
Marquis de Luccnesing
Highnes
Duke of
Bronswrex
Belin
Goorness
Lyons Surrenders to Republican Troops Amid Uncertain News
The city of Lyons has reportedly surrendered to Republican troops. The piece notes fear for the commanding general and mentions insurgent leaders profiting from artillery. Other items suggest possible French diversion near Dunkirk and Neapolitan Fraser’s arrival at Toulon with 2000 troops.
News from the European theater of war and colonial dispatches
Letters dated the 15th and 26th report the Prince of Six Cosovec marching to meet Journan with a large force while garrisons hold Afzuheuge. Reports from Turin say Sardinian garrison and volunteers boarded English ships to Toulon, with Piedmont battalions bound for the same destination.
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Turin
Cagliari
Sardinia
Toulon
Oneglia
Count Copexaztén
Vienna
Mr. Necker
Copet
M.de Lemonvince
Private Correspondence from Menin Describes Military Movements
The dated letter reports British troops encamped near Sechy behind Rye and Austrians cut off from Arras Ryfil Cambray. Confederate forces captured prisoners and eight cannon near Maubeuge. Carmagnols attacked Madlurain and Werwick, but were repulsed with heavy casualties.
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Sechy
Rye
Arras
Ryfil
Byfil
Cambray
Maubeuge
Four British Regiments Mal determined near Ostend
In a letter extract from Ostend, British Foot regiments are encamped near the town awaiting embarkation. An Austrian officer in General Otto's flying corps reports a defeat of Carmagnolly’s diversionary force between Arras and Cambrai, capturing prisoners and cannons. The 18th infantry is said to plan vigorous operations against the entrenched camp near Mailléux within the coming week.
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Otto
Prince of Conoure
Arras
Cambray
Maxéeuges
General Jourdan Leads 20 000 in Push on Maubeuge
From Brussels a report states Jourdan advances with an army of 20 000 under the Convention against our forces. A capable corps moves to meet him as both sides prepare for a decisive clash near Maubeuge, where the town remains blockaded.
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Brussels
Sivlede
Mubeuge
Jourvan
Convention
Mauheuge
Siege actions near Le Bas and Furnes reported in Brussels Gazette
Report from Arvyzy describes a three hour assault by 3000 infantry with cavalry and artillery, supported by Walloons and Esterhazy troops driving the attackers back. Casualties include 2 officers and 120 privates killed or wounded. 200 enemy killed and 100 wounded. Later, 4000 to 5000 enemy renewed attacks with heavy artillery, repulsed by light infantry and Labour Light Horse, with the enemy suffering 300 killed and many wounded. a general among the killed.
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Brussels
Esterhazy
Louvroit
Sambre
Therm
Furnes
October 8 Quiet Day at Army
No notable events reported for the Army on October 8. daily activities proceeded without incident or special developments.
General Boros advances in enemy patrole engagement
A report from Lieutenant General Baron Alvintzy states General Boros reconnoitered on the 7th toward Heutherk. His advanced guard clashed with an enemy patrol of 100. several were killed and prisoners taken. After further cannonading Boros forced the foe to abandon the heights and retreat to Hergeeve.
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Baron Alvintzy
Boros
Heutherk
Afone
Houtheré
Hergeeve
Siege News from Brussels and Continental Fronts
A Brussels letter reports enemy occupation fortifications at Merbage and Austrian assaults to retake the town. It notes about 12,000 troops in residence, Zazawlle replaced by Chancel who was captured then exchanged, and Ferrand imprisoned at Valenciennes but not exchanged. The Army of Observation positions near Marmal block Lar drecy and Aviefes. Also mentions Leyden Gazette on Maubeuge siege, ships added to the fleet, and court appointments as war moves continue.
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Brussels
Merbage
Zaza Wlle
Chancel
Devant
Condé
Ferrand
Valenciennes
Assatezee
Marmal
Lardrecy
Aviefes
Dureau Grenerals
Oe Braulieu
Ardennes
Leyden
Maueeuce
Prince of Orange
Admiralty
Brida Court
Comte of Crracevro
Miniter
France
Prince of CasTetchaca
4Th Regiment of Dras Goon Guards
Dublin
Parkgate
Outward-bound Indiamen and Caribbean naval actions
Shipping news notes several Indiamen sailing outward and ships from Bourdeaux to Cadiz under the Santa Catalina frigate. The 74-gun French ship America captures a vessel sailing from Havannah to Spain and Bolton. Fortitude under Captain Choufe arrives at Liverpool with the Two Brothers crew from Waterford, wrecked 50 leagues west of Cape Clear.
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Red
Old CransTouny
Rockiby
Jones
Crean
Oakman
Bourdeaux
Cadiz
Santa Catalina
Mariners Tell of Brig Marianne Near French Coast
Dover residents recount the brig Marianne under Peeries from Halifax to Nova Scotia. after sailing along the coast of France near Estapies three nights ago it ran ashore but was refloated at dawn with only a damaged rudder and no injuries among inhabitants.
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Marianne
Peeries
Halif
Nova Scotia
France
Estapies
Plymouth Report on Regiments and Muster Orders
This dispatch notes orders for the $ shire regiment encamped at Roborouch Co to break camp and move on. It reports probable return of Worcester Somerset and North Gloucester regiments and winter quarters for Worcester’s baggage and artillery. The Aquilon arrived from Jersey, naval activity quiet. One thousand three hundred flannel shirts ordered for the 58th regiment. A troop of Prince of Wales’s Dragoons from Ireland arrived in Canfind Bay and is quartered in Dock Barracks.
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Yore
Ci Iag
Prince of Corourc
Cyeing
Wintiam Erskine
Cifing
6Th Regiment of Dragoons
Araubenge
Meuin
Prince of Conoura
Fenén
Gt. Lenox
Shire
Roborouch Co
Worcester Somerset
North Gloucester
Worcester
Aquilon
Stophorxp
Jersey
58Th
Prince of Wales’s Dragoons
Ireland
Cawfind Bay
Dock Barracks
Naval movements at Plymouth in the Sound
Ships including the Duke with 98 guns under Captain Durr from Portsmouth signalled to Hamoaze but rode wind and bore up in Barn Pool. Aquilon with 32 guns under Captain Stor Frorp went up Hamoaze. Orestes 18 guns Captain Friz Roy and Falcon 14 guns Captain Bissey sailed for Torbay. Viper cutter 14 guns Lieut Pencelly with convoy for Milford remains in the Sound along with Orion 74 guns Captain Duckworth, King's Fisher 18 guns Captain Graves, Ranger cutter 14 guns, and Dutch ships and Indiaman outbound out of the region.
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Duke
Durr
Portsmouth
Hamoaze
Barn Pool
Aquilon
Stor Frorp
Orestes
Frizroy
Falcon
Bissey
Torbay
Pencelly
Milford
Sound
Orion
Duckworths
Graves
Ranger
Arrival of Swiftsure and Woolwich at Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, OCT. 17 Arrived the Swiftsure man of war of 74 guns Capt. Boyces from Plymouth with convoy including the Plymouth transport Crabb and Discovery transport Pennell Stert Knill and the Hullbran also arrived the Woolwich man of war of 44 guns Parker from Bristol and the Liberty brig from a cruize Sailed the Thames frigate of 32 guns Capt Cores for Gibraltar.
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Portsmouth
Swiftsure
Boyces
Plymouth
Crabb
Discovery
Pennell
Stert
Knill
Hullbran
Woolwich Man of War
Parker
Bristol
Cruize
Thames
Cores
Gibraltar
Robberies On Night Streets Reported In Two Incidents
Monday evening near St George's Fields Mrs Journeaux was halted by two sailors one Black man. robbed of three guineas silver shawl and stone shoe buckles. Wednesday night near Holborn Mr Matthews was stopped by a single highwayman and relieved of five guineas and silver.
Treatise on the Scurry Gout Diet and Remedy Notice
Bolton's Medicinal Shop advertises Svrrisung's Treatise on Scurvy gout diet and remedy eighth edition priced 2s 6d with two cases. Antiscorbutic drops praised for quick efficacy sold in bottles of 2s and 4s from the Dispensary Soho Square by Mrs Spilssbury proprietor.
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Bolton
Royal Exchange
Cornhill
Soho Quare
Deaths of John Hunter and Matthew Champion in 18th century notices
The record notes the death of John Hunter at St George s Hospital after a prolonged illness and the passing of Matthew Champion at Great Yarmouth aged about 83. It mentions Hunter as a surgeon and Inspector General of his Majesty s forces and details Champion s French Flanders origins and service in William s 1688 expedition.
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St. George's Hospital
John Hunter
Great Yarmouth
Matthew Champion
Flanders
England
William
Legre Pondergrass
Sir Thomas Pondergrass
Stock Prices and Bonds Amid Market Fluctuations
The list shows varied stock prices and bond quotes including India stock at 227 3- eighths, New Navy 9 3-8ths, Exchequer Bills at 35.225 prem., India bonds at 198.185, and lottery tickets valued at 105. The figures reflect declines and percentages across multiple securities with numerous fractional shillings and pence.
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India
Khidia
New Navy
Exchequer Bilis
Prem
Rts
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Pofscript
London
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Rede
Spain
Malencrezness
Ghivelne
Dunkirk
Maubsuge
Paris
Soputa
Windstor
William Hasitrox
Naples
Lexox
Crappocx
Cork
Menin
Madlurain
Arcaia
Ghivelde
Werwick
Ostend
Brussels Gazette
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