Capture of L Immortalité Aboard Fifthguard Report
Copy of a letter from Lord Bridport notes the daring action by Captain Martin and crew of the Fishguard in a 25 minute close fight against the French frigate L Immortalité. Details give the ships, casualties, and commendations while listing killed and wounded on both sides and noting subsequent Admiralty appointments and bankruptcy notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Bridpont
Evan Mians Eig Bir
Aqth
Martin
Plymouth Sound
L’immortalié
Citizen “le Grand
Ireland
Menage
Crazey
Tome
Carden
Fithguard
J.B. Martin
Kivesming
Newman
Zergiland
Kivas Mir
Revolutionaire
Irish Lord Chancellor Attacked by Highwaymen Ride
In Ireland the Lord Chancellor’s carriage was stopped near Maidenhead by two highwaymen. The chariot’s guards urged the horses on, the villains fired two bullets into the chaise, then fled on their horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Maidenhead
French and European Powers Brace for Europe War Shifts
Reports from London describe a heated sea action off Ireland where two French frigates and a British ship engaged, followed by analyses of shifting European cabinets after Egypt victories. The note details Berlin Vienna and Rome responses, Austro-Italian plans, and potential actions by General Stewart around Elba. It notes French weaknesses at Alexandria and naval movements from Brest and Dunkirk affecting stability across Naples, Rome, and Mantua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Europe
Berlin
Raftadt
Egypt
Austreia
Raffadt
Viennav
Nazives
Condué
Garat
Lacomine St. Michel
Nexson
Porte
France
Lord Netfax
Roffadé
Earth
Intriguing Military Movements and Malta Reports
Private letters to the Hamburgh Mail discuss a fleet movement into Dunkirk and French plans to harass England by staging landings on Ireland. Reports mention Nelson at Naples, Malta’s status, rising prices, and a Mint office in Dublin, with various political and military notes across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Ireland
Culloden
Naples
Lord Nelson
Malta
Ivith
Dublin
Muffalmen
Duke of
Loruran
Light Dragoons
Hopason
London
Taunton
Zeal's Green
Brest
M. Bompaxon
America
Jupiter
Virginia
L’orierit
Berkshire
Weymouth
Portsmouth
Amelia
Lucian Buonaparte
Directory
Cisalpine Republic
Gles Dy
Duil
Lucian Baonaparte
France
Lucian
Raffadt
Berlin
Kydd
Abb - Stieves
Red Hill
Ripley
Surry
Dublin report on hangings and postwar unrest in Kilkenny
Ireland dispatch notes four men and a woman hanged at Kilkenny after a court martial for aiding a police officer’s murder near Graigue. It reports rebel violence, prisoner movements toward America, and security measures in Wexford Cork and Wicklow with details on local clashes and a mail coach robbery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Kilkenny
Graigue
Ogee Os Nae Sarid
Meit
Wicklow
Thyrfusy
Cattfifk
Carrick
Aes
America
Jacksoo
Pril-lane
Earl of
Cork
Heilans
William
Deandal
Whig Club
England
Roger O*conger
Bern
Newgate
Kilmainham
Rhe
Mettis
O’conner
Mr Nevin
Eric Mett
Sarpjan
Hig
Portugal
Ae Oo
Miks Duiganga Hag
Wexford
Rls
Kiilann
Killoughan
Kilewlen
Liffey
Patrick Dal
Kiscullen-bridge
Red Gap
William Tomlinson
Rathdrum
Zemlinson
Murder by armed banditti at Ringville a noted dealer slain
Waterford October 23 Last night an armed gang killed Mr Devesreaux in Ringville after sending sentries to the door They entered his room demanded arms which he refused The two shots through the door killed him instantly The deceased was a long time Cadiz merchant and charitable landlord respected in his community The murderers boasted they knew him to be a good man and sought only his arms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Ffiot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fifeguard
William Bennett
Richard Wallis
John Caird
Edward Paine
Thomas Sketton
George Snalum
George ‘Morton
Solomon M‘cormick
John Maxworthy
John MT Alinae
WY Vilailad
Gerrard
Marines
Seamen
Tatal
K Led
Wwusndsil
L*inmortalite
Tsyk Martim
Whitehall
William. Scott
High Court of Admiralty of England
Humphry Jones
Rochdale
Lancashire
Grocer
Guildhall
Attornies
Meif
Ludlow and Richardson
Monument Yard
George Burr
Maidstone
Money-Crivener
Attornes
Dibby and Cope
Paper-buildings
Temple
John Morton
Staple Inn
Mariner
Rice
Duffour- Place
Broad-street
Carnaby-market
fEneas Morrison
Runcord
Chester
Macdouall
Cattle and Ball Inn
Bath
Hughes and Nethersole
Essex Street
Strand
F. Oxley
Rotherham
Yorkshire
Fellmonger
M. Parsons
Culmstock
J. Rickman
Berks
H. Brookes
Ipswich
N. Living
Newgate-street
E. Parker
Sheffield
Gazetts
Berwick Upon Tweed
Thunday
Scotland
Grand Duke of Tuscany
Pennsylvania
Masachusett’s Bay of New York
St. Domingo
Alexandria
Baron- Taucur
Vienna
Costantinople
Maura
Fort Elmo
Valetta
Germany
Triest
Mack
Republican Party
Rome
Brune
Milan
Mantua
Ferrara
Bologna
Stewart
Elba
Mediterranean
Inetann
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