Treaty text from revolutionary era outlines peace and commerce terms
The document details an alliance and peace framework between two powers. It covers separate peace rights for attackers with safeguards for allies, a commerce treaty on fair terms, mutual suppression of hostile influences, and neutral flag protections. It also addresses consular jurisdiction, frontier clarification, and ratification dates around August 19 and September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Basle
England
St.Sdephonio
Fruaidor
PerrGnon
Prince DE LA Paix
Revelliere Leroux
Council of Ancients
French Army Retreat Falls Back Across Lahn Front
From the Brussels Papers, French forces commanded by General Foure den 35 retreat rapidly behind the Lahn. Austrian pursuit is reported with initial success as Imperial troops reach Francfort. The enemy advances toward Wetzlar and Wiesbaden while Neuwied hosts divisions of Sambre and Meuse, with baggage crossing the Rhine in disorder. Jourdan’s equipage reaches Coblenz. Ehrenbreitstein resists the besiegers as orders dictate an assault to capture it. General Tilly is replaced by General Saukam.
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Foure den
Lahn
Wisbaden
Sambre
Mense
Neuwied
Rhine
Jourdan
Cob- Ieniz
Bernadette
Ehrenbreitstein
Tily
Saukam
Austrians Enter Franckfort Amid Growing Front
September reports describe Austrian forces entering Franckfort on the 7th with ongoing movements near Mentz not yet lifted. The Sambre and Meuse army crowds between the Lahn and Mein as reinforcements flood in, including corps along the Moselle and Lower Rhine from Holland and the seas.
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Franckfort
Erésing
Mentz
Sambre
Meuse
Lahn
Mein
Mosélley
Lower Rhine
Holland
Megtvand Rae
Reinforcements Planned for Rhine Crossing in September
General Marceau's division in the Hiindruck area grows daily with new interior troops. Porcet and Bonnard divisions will cross the Rhine at Neuwied, joined by others from the Army of the North. This reinforcement enables Seirdan to position from Friedberg to the Lahn mouth and launch genuine offensive operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marceau
Hiindruck
Porcet
Bonnard
Rhine
Neuwied
Army of
North
Seirdan
Friedberg
Lahn
Austrians Advance After Rapid French Retreat
Private correspondence notes an astonishing shift as Austrians enter Wurzburg, Fourdan defeated near the town, and a citadel surrender. Jourdan and his army flee toward the Lahn and Lower Rhine while French baggage moves to Neuwied and Cologn. Mentz blockade reportedly raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurzburgh
Fourdan
Jourdan
Lahn
Lower Rhine
Wezlar
Bossed Bavarian Clash Near Ingolstadt Sees Austrians Claim Victory
In Bavarian waters near Ingolstadt a bloody battle pitted Moreau and General Naxendorf against Austrian forces. Both sides suffered heavy losses but the Austrians claimed the win and Moreau may retreat from Bavaria as communications with Fourdan are cut. Nuremberg and nearby areas submitted to the King of Prussia. Imperial protest over the submission was issued by Count Sculler. The Austrians failed to carry the Imperial insignia to Ratisbon and Duenkelsbuel also submitted to Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingolstadt
Bavaria
Bellweers
Moreau
Naxendorf
Fourdan
Nurembergh
Prussia
Count Sculler
Ratisbon
Duenkelsbuel
French Army Retreat After Major Losses Near Rhine
An extract dated the same day notes Fourdan's army retreating in disorder after at least 15 000 casualties against the Austrians. Mentz garrison occupies Bingen and will reach Hoechst where Arc dupushe corps will join, as French leave and Austrians near. Four millions livres Tournois in specie paid. remaining dues to be covered by hostages. Mentz and Ihrenbreitstein siege raised. peasants near the Speffart forest gain local victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourdan
Rhine
Mentz
Bingen
Hoechst
Arcupuxe
Darmstadt
Ihrenbreitstein
Dutteldorf
Peasant Army Gains Strength in Speffart War Notes
An Extract describes peasants in Speffart growing stronger while the French Staff is surprised and dispersed. Reports from Fulda note the Prince Bishop aiding fugitive Republicans. General Erzenf leads 3000 men to end the peasants war near Speffart as Jourdan’s baggage moves toward Moutabauer and Neuwied. French divisions retreat toward Lahn as Austrian success persists.
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Speffart
Weilburgh
Fulda
Erzenf
Gdrift
Fourdan
Rhine
Jourdan
Moutabauer
Neuwied
Oppeiheim
Mentz
Manheim
Lahn
Heidelbergh
Philipsburgh
Durlach
Swedish royal visit sparks grand balls in Petersburgh
Aug 28 report from Petersburgh notes arrival of King of Sweden and the Duke Regent on the 24th under the names Counts of Haga and Waa. Festivities began with presentation to the Empress and Grand Duke. A splendid ball followed at Court with the King dancing with Grand Princess Elizabeth and the Duke Regent with Grand Duchess 4uzi.
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Sweden
Haga
Waa
Elizabeth
Battlefield Engagement Near Geiffenfeld In Bavaria
Ratisbon reports a bloody daytime clash as General Wallendorf’s Austrian forces press into Bavaria against General Moreau near Geiffenfeld and Ingolstadt. Early morning fighting from seven to six at night caused heavy casualties, with 16 000 cited as killed on both sides though likely exaggerated. Austrians claimed victory after French troops retreated and were pursued for miles.
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Annon
Geiffenfeld
Geifienfeld
Abensperg
Battle reports show heavy casualties and French advance
Dispatches describe 248 wounded or killed and hundreds arriving for care. Left wing lacked ammunition causing greater losses than the right. Terrain favored French with marshes and mountains hindering Imperial horse. A French detachment moved to Einzhausen, others reported to retreat toward Neutadt as French push four leagues north of Ingolstadt.
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Einzhausen
Neutadt
Ingol
Nuremberg Pact Outlines Prussian Obligation and Rights
From Nuremberg, Sept 3, the leading articles of a Franco Prussian accord outline conditions for civil and ecclesiastical appointments, tax limits, military discipline, university union, and hostage release. The Prussian garrison is 2600 amid a lone Imperial company, as ratification nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurembergh
Baron Hardenbergh
University of
Nuremberg
Liverpool Fire Destroys Mill and Briefly Crushes Five Workers
A devastating blaze at a cotton pinning factory in Liverpool destroyed the entire building and stock valued at about 15,000. Five workers were crushed when brickwork collapsed after flames consumed timber. Ten others were bruised. four later died. Names of the deceased include William Shore and Christopher Lewthwaite. A stranger found with 20 guineas and a gold watch could not be identified. Loyal Tay Fencibles aided, shopkeeper refused wounded soldiers admission, public calm restored, fire extinguished in six hours.
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Mippieton
Middleton
William “Shore
Tay
Kirkman
Trial at the Old Bailey and a 116 year old Virginia resident
The report notes a trial on Saturday at the Old Bailey in London with 24 prisoners tried, 11 convicted of felony and 13 acquitted. It also records the death of Duartes Roberts in Berkeley County Virginia at 116, a former Oxfordshire native who lived in America for over 80 years.
Marshall charged with breaking and entering Mrs Pats's dwelling
Public office records state James Marshall appeared before a magistrate in Bow Street charged with breaking into Mr William Pass's home at Little Wild Street Lincoln’sem Fields. He allegedly threatened to blow out brains if refused access, then forced entry, sought Mrs Pass, and confessed intent to murder. He possessed a pistol and powder. He claimed previous promise of marriage spurred his motive. He was committed to Tothill Fields Bridewell.
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Bow-Street
Joan Freud
Efre _ Joseph
Marshall
William’ Pats
Little Wild-street
Lincoln
Pafs
Aoo
Tathilfields Bridewell
Parliament Assembly Delayed as Royal Speech Reserved
A royal order directs the Lord Cuancentor to form a Parliament commission with meetings set for Tuesday and Wednesday. The King will address business after initial seating. a Speaker may be elected in early sessions, with His Majesty’s Speech postponed to the following week. Separately, letters warn of a 50,000-strong army moving to aid Bohemia and forces reinforcement plans in Bavaria, plus a report of Admiral Brack recapturing a Dutch colony. In Gloucestershire, a dispute over a Mare in a corn field ends in Patrick Edwards killing John Clinton. Edwards is jailed awaiting further action after a coroners verdict.
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Cuancentor
Harsyx
Zenza
Bohemia
Arcapure
Bavaria
Hague
R6th
Bérbice
Brack
Daw
Longhope
Gloucestershire
Thomas Edwards
John Clinton
Clinton
Edwards
Gloucester County
Birth and marriage notices from an 1800s newspaper
Birth of a son to Lady of Major W H Blachford in Gratton Street Fitzroy Square reported. Marriages include Thomas Borradaile to Miss Buss of Rose Hill Sussex. Robert Plumptree to Mrs Chamber of St Catherine's Hill Norwich. William Howe to Matilda Woodville of Northumberland Street. Deaths noted for Mrs Warner, Edward Cox, Sir John Danvers, Charles Gregorie, and Thomas Pigou. Major General Alexander Mackenzie mentioned. Public notices of spaces and stock prices follow.
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Brighthaz
Thomas Borradaile
Basinghall- Street
London
Mrchazit
Miss Buss
James Buss
Rose Hill
Sussex
Yarmouth
Robert Plumptree
Inner Temple
Chamber
St. Cathering’s-hill
Norwich
St. Martin
Warner
Rood-lane
Fen
Church-Street
Inft
Weymouth
Edward Cox
Bow-lane
Cheapside
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Brussels
Spit Helmsbad
Coblentz, Sept. IT
Francefort
Aschaffenburgh
Wallendorf
Inigolstddt
Liverpool
W. H. Blachford
East Indies
Grattonstreet
Fitzroy-S
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