Embarkation Urged as Victory Impacts Dutch War
The letter from Ramgate Barham Downs and Casterbury notes rapid cavalry embarkation with infantry support. It lauds the Dutch surrender at Izxel and highlights Britain’s naval dominance, the Texel operation, and potential landings in North Holland to threaten Amsterdam. The piece warns Orange loyalists and stresses strategic gains against the Dutch Republic amid mounting maritime successes.
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Ramgate
Barham Downs
Casterbury
Yorn
Gir Raton Apeacromrv
Helland
Helagi- Porat
Izxel
France
Heder- Point
House of Orange
Bataviar Rayvack
Mediterranean
United Provinces
Texel
Lower Rhine
Orange Party
North Seas
Russian Armament First Division Cleared Sousa List
The First Division of the Russian Armament has passed the Sousa sequence and is formed of Zoop men. It is designed to cooperate with allied forces and support joint operations in the region.
British and Dutch Movements Noted Across Dover and Helder
Reports from Dover on the 4th note two British cartels arriving at that port and one French cartel. Dutch forces at Helder landed under adverse weather while our fleet watched and Admiral Duncan regains strength aboard his ship. News from New York and Jamaica includes yellow fever cases, port arrivals, and fleet movements.
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Accownté
Dover
Paris
Joupeur
York
Deal
Yarmouth Roads
Qur
Helder
Rucen Asercramapy
Lord Duncan
Joe
New York
United States
Philadelphia
Board of Health
Great Britain
Jamaica
Port Royal
Port Antonio
Ancova Lemsn
France
Belvoir
Ireland
Lord Duncannon
Harry T. Vane
Marchioness
Antrim
Baxpaxp Fcorp
Thwing
East Riding
Yorkshire
Thomas Epmonson
Grinton
Suaxsspear
Taylors
Sherif
Middlesex
Garen
Bandtr
New Malton
Sir Eow
Neacne
Sir Edward
South End
Ramsgate Orders Change Embarkation For Troops
Dispatch from Ramsgate notes daily shifts in embarkation orders with transports prepared for 3000 feet and horses. Boards laid over ballot removed to clear decks. 7th regiment to arrive tomorrow and Foot to embark at Deal. Reports of conflicting orders reflect rapid military movements along the coast.
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Foot
Deal
Colours Presented to the 4th or King's Own Regiment
The Prince of Wales presented colours to the 4th or King's Own Regiment of infantry, at Sir Arthur Grey's request, with an address praising their gallantry. The ceremony coincided with news of British actions in Holland. Orders countermanded departure of the 1st Brigade, shifting to cavalry embarkation pending vessels.
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King’s Own
Prince of Wales
Cuartis Grey
K.B
Duartes Gary
Holland
France
Indies
March to embark delayed by express in Barham Downs
At Barham Downs on September 4 the flank and first Brigades were to march to embark but a late arriving express forced countermand. The line kept under arms, saluted the Prince of Wales, fired a few dejoye to honor Sir Batris Abercrombie, then moved in review past his Royal Highness as officers saluted. Spectators included Mr. Prrr and Mr. Dunpas.
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Expres
Prince of
Prrr
Dunpas
Troops Arrive and Embark From Canterbury Downs
Four troops of the 7th Light Dragoons arrive at Canterbury then move to Margate Sandwich and Ramsgate for embarkation. Additional troops of the 1st Light Dragoons arrive with plans for next day transport. The Duke of York visits to inspect the Downs while signaling victory with volleys and bells rung across Canterbury. The Prince of Wales attends, and troops assemble in Dane John Field under General Sir Robert Lavasz.
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7Th Light Dragoons
Margate
Sandwich
Ramsgate
Duke of York
Prince of Wales
Voyage of Capt Drummond to the River from New Providence
Captain Drummond of the Caroline sailed July 21 from New Providence under convoy by La Prompt with Atalanta Mentor and Lord Duncan. Two ships bound for London and Clyde parted July 28 after a sailing period. Atalanta has now arrived in the River.
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Drummond
Caroline
New Providence
la Prompt
Dunpas
Atalanta
Beck
Mentor
Simpson
Lord ‘Duncan
Cameron
London
Clyde
Alb Weil
Royal visit and field exercises before Chickerell review
Weymouth reports Shropshire and Somerset Militia field exercise preparing for review on Chickerell Common while Dragoons parade on Bincombe Down. Royal Family members attend, with Princess Amelia absent, and Princess Aivettra walks Esplanade accompanied by Ladies Deupasse and Winyar. Royal salutes mark the sortie from Portland and ships. The Beaux Stratagem and Peeping Tom are listed for tonight’s theatre, and the town plans festive illumination.
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Shropshire
Somerset
Chickerell Common
Bincombe Down
Evga
Hig Manesty
Portland
Cafle
Royal Mail
London
Surrender of Dutch Fleet Triggers Jubilant Coastal Celebrations
News from Yarmouth Portsmouth and Poage recount the surrender of the Dutch fleet. Illumination and a royal salute mark joy in Portsmouth and Poage, with troops and town artillery joining feux de joie. Deal lists ships bound for New York and Virginia as winds shift.
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Portsmouth
Poaqle
Deal
Fair Dminican
M‘fauc
New York
Marte
Panecetn
Virginia
Wind S
Menus
Halifax
Whitstable Dispatch of Pack Saddles for Troop Expedition
A London arrival brings pack saddles for troops to be landed at the destination. One team departed for the Camp, two more to Canterbury Castle for storage before transit to Deak. Waggons with empty casks and arms packages arrived for immediate shipment to Woolwich and the Tower for a new expedition supply.
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Whitstable
London
Canterbury
Deak
Hoys
Woolwich
Tower
Artillery to march for Barham Downs on expedition
In Lewes on September 2 the Artillery at Kingmer and ACea are ordered to march today into two divisions toward Barham Downs. Capt Buncrave commands the corps and must bring 200 additional horses as many of the previous lat division perished during passage.
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Lewes
Kingmer
Acea
Barham Downs
Buncrave
Hinchley Fair Prices and London Crime Notes
At Hinchley Fair fat beasts sold from 53d to 6d per lb while sheep sales were dull and near 6d per lb. Wheat looks a tolerable crop with good weather needed, oats perform well on light lands, barley generally indifferent. Cattle prices at Cawston fair Norfolk sheep 12s to 21s per score. Bartholomew Fair pickpockets caught. penalties for air powder licensing and squib firing. 115 prisoners moved from Gaols to Newgate for Old Bailey trials starting Wednesday.
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Hinchley Fair
Cawston Fair
Norfolk
Leicester
Guildhall
Newgate
Old Bailey
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Egndon
Holand
Admiralty
Weymouth
Ship News
Yarmouth
BEAL
Saet
Mr. Joffer
Hart-street
Cripplegate
Miss Halls
Stone-firec
Madstone
St. Luke's
Cresfea
T. Pinnock
Cartwright
Edward Cartwright
Hampstead
Frampstead
J.walter
Printina-House-Savars
Blackrevass
J. Bowser
Salispury-square
Blackfriars
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