Proclamation of War Against Spain 1799 Charter
A Royal proclamation asserts alliance aims to overthrow the French government and declares war on Spain. It condemns Spain for supporting France, orders seizure of Spanish ships, and authorizes hostilities across dominions. Dated Pierhof July 26, 1799, signed in the year of our reign.
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Pavel” &c. &c
France
Spain
Les
Frace
Odin
Burrow
Eddo Ereby
Kroc
Pierhof
Fragmentary note on Ramgate shipping and troop embarkation
A partial text from Ramgate mentions no new events since Taft. It notes one store ship arrived from the river on Friday and expects several transports. It is thought the Prince of Wales's Regiment will later embark there.
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Prince of Wales
Dispatches Arrive from Admiralty Officers in London
London reports that Captain Wore of the Kent, Captain DucutTor of the Ifs, and Minor Keupr aide de camp to Sir Ratox Abe Cees arrived at Mr Dun pas's Office with dispatches from the Commander in Chief. The first Gazette Extraordinary will publish the details.
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Yeterday
Admiralty
Capt Wore
Kent Man of War
Lore Duncan
DucutTor
Ifs
Keupr
Ratox Abe Cees
Massena wins and Dutch campaign reported in naval news
Sir Wu Paweettt is named Commander in Chief as reports recount the Mount St Gothard seizure and Italian front actions. Letters note three Weslolitan regiments returning to duty near Ancoma, while British ships Amelia L Uranie Sylph and Trion sail from Brixham for Weymouth, with additional dispatches from Yarmouth noting British landings in Holland and a wind-delayed packet sail.
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Wu Paweettt
Morrue
Massena
la Switzerland
Mount St. Gothard
Autus
Istiaviz
Arcapuke
Italy
Ancoma
Brixham Quay
Amelia
Herpert
L’uranie
Towry
Sylph
Das HeRwoop
France
Trion
Gore
Barispencer
Weymouth
Waiston
Portsmouth
Lisbon
Lancaster
Roger Curtis
Houghton
East Indies
Yawnmouth
Hamitros
Cray
Holland
French Army Defeated Near Neos by Allied Forces in Italy
The Hamburgh Mails report a Paris letter detailing a major defeat of the French army under General Joussin near Neos. The battle lasted through the 14th and Ayrvult, with heavy reinforcements from General Kray’s Austro-Mantua corps aiding the defenders. General Averr t killed, BoucahrerorisE captured, Moreau said to retreat toward Nice as Genoa falls to Austrians.
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Italy
Recei
Paris
Plynouth
Morlaix
Joussin
Neos
Ayrvult
Afantua
Kray
Fortune
Suwaxeow
Moreau
Nice
Genoa
Directory
Council of Ancients
Switzerland
Tirrestores from Admiral Mackaror in the Texels squadron
A scrambled note reports Tirrestores from Admiral Mackaror within the Texels squadron transmitting last night from the sidimirdty to the Ruffian Mind no matter.
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Admiral Mackaror
Texels
Battle report from the Helder campaign 1799 at Klein Keeten
Dispatch from General Sir Ralph Abercromby dated Aug 28 1799 describes British operations at the Helder coast and Mars Diep. Forces under Coote and Macdonald engage Dutch defenses, capture artillery and naval works, and report heavy casualties including Lieut. General Sir James Pulteney, with details of killed wounded and missing across multiple regiments and companies.
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Downing Street
Henry Dundas
R. Abercromby
K. B. Stry ‘ Helter
England
Mitchell
Helder
Ation
Callanstoog
Kretching
Coa
Macdonald
Coote
O‘xy
Bresx
Meore
Weeral Bustard
Medembrick
Moore
The
Royals
Uder
Lord Huntley
Nieueve Diep
Nieueve Werk
Seco
Don
James Pulteney
Col. Macdonald
Gol
Maitland
Kempt
Beacer
Ratoa Abercromby
Klein Keeten
Royal Engineers
Grenadier Battalion of the Guards
The Rovay Family Visit To Weymouth Event
Weymouth dated Sept 1 reports the Rovay Family dining with Gen. Gerpsworthy at the temporary Barracks and enjoying Country Dances. Later their Majesties attended the Theatre to see The Comedy of the But Body and the Farce of the Defrter. A suspect for concealing a bankers check was released. The Princess Charlotte was bathed for the first time with the Princely Elizabeth. A sermon at Trinity College, Oxford was preached by Rev. Dr. CoapMan. The Royan Family visited the Esplanade and Sands for an airing with the Princesses and infant Princess.
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Rovay
Gerpsworthy
CuarLotTe
Elizabeth
Daring Robbery Wounds Merchant After Home Invasion
In Dublin last night a Worcester militia detachment sailed for England leaving the rest of the regiment. Earlier a bold robbery occurred at Mr Dus?s tanner of James street. Twelve armed men forced entry, six remained below, six searched upstairs, stealing cash and bank notes worth over forty guineas, watches, and plate. One robber wounded Mr Durr as he fled.
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Worcester
England
Private Letters Hint At Napoleon Retreat To Egypt
Reports from Hamburg mention Buésaparte retreating into Egypt and landing at Cairo. Russian and Turkish forces attacked Fano but the defenders held. 400 garrison surrendered with five cannons and ten wagons of ammunition seized. The Turco-Ruffian fleet then moved toward Siniguglia. In Cambridgeshire huntsmen delay season opening due to late harvest. Mr Fox injured by a gun burst. Warwick and Lansdown fairs report fat cattle, sheep, and heavy grazing stock amid scarce feed.
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Buésaparte
Gove
Egypt
Arat
Caira
Rufsian M
Yarmovics
Wall of Joy
Fano
Gismot
Siniguglia
Earl of Harvwiche
Cambridgeshire
Fox
Warwick Fair
Lansdown
Campaign casualties and leadership notes from 1793 landing
A fragmentary roll of officers and ranks lists casualties wounded and missing across brigades under Major General Coote and others. It notes serjeants captains lieutenants and various regiments with numbers of killed wounded and drowned during a landing operation. Also mentions staff officers and a later dispatch from Vice Admiral Mitchell detailing the Texel operation and Abercromby’s landing.
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26Th
Aigament of Foot
The
Royal
Ssrucitts
Voran
Kitte
Smollett
Guards
Bagade
Hay
Royal Engineers
Crow
27Th Regiment of Foar
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Ramsgate
London
Ship News
London Gazette
1St Regiment of the Guards
Coldstream Regiment
Queen's, Regiment of Foot
27Th Regiment of Foot
Dublin
Bart
John Hope
7Sth Foot
Murray
31 Regimentef Guards
Arthur M‘donald
Sth ‘Weat India Regiment
Manners
8Nd Regiment
Chapman
Squire
Gunthorpe
Grenadier Battalion
the Guards
Radcock
Regiment of Guards
Swan
Queen’s
Graham
Wyatt
Grove
29Th Regiment of Foot
Otley
M'Inteth
Treverse
Berry
3D Brigade
3Rd Regiment of Foot
Ellis
G. M‘donald
Regiment of Foot
M‘donald
Brown
N.B
Arex
A. A
Ann Tas
Hopes
Kent
Oughton
Lfss
Lord Viecunt Duncan
Fale Lowing
Aldborough
Mitchel
Ralph Abercromby
Sea Service
Rafian
Warbour
Texel
Hope
Ooghtos
C. Duncan
P. S
Yarmouth
Relph Abercromby
Arirms
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