French and British Forces in Egypt Reported in 1798 Depicts Siege and Movements
The Moniteur quotes a French officer saying 7000 French troops faced 13000 British near the Romans camp with left by a lake and right by the sea. The fort of Aboukir fell after a short siege, Murad Bey supports the French, Syria defense rests with 6000 Cophis, and Malta reinforcement ships arrive. Dispatches note France plans invasion of Ireland, with Cornwallis resuming Brest station. Lieutenant colonel Erskine, wounded at the 13th, dies in Egypt.
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Moniteur
Maddie
Desort
Alexandria
Aboukir
Murad Bey
Menou
Syria
Malta
Egypt
Gantheaume
Leghorn
Paris
Jefferson
Tom Paiste
France
Ireland
Cornwallis
Brest
Channel
Erskine
Ond
James Erskine
Cardrofs
Fleet at Brest Reported With Expedition Impending
A letter from the in shore squadron off Brest states the harbour fleet on the 25th showed 16 sail of the line, 15 frigates and 10 corvettes in the outer road. 18 sail of the line and 9 corvettes in the inner harbour. Banard sloop and Suwartow hired armed schooner arrived at Plymouth May 28. Several run ports invite embarkation of troops, suggesting an expedition soon to be undertaken.
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Plymouth
Suwartow
Brest
Explorer Ship Investigator Sets Sail for Global Voyage
Captain Flinders sails his majesty's ship Investigator of 14 guns from Sheerness for Portsmouth on a voyage of world discoveries.
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Sheerness
Investigator
Flinders
Portsmouth
Skiffed Visitor from Portsmouth Near Cork Harbor
A letter from Cork dated the 14th infant describes a man in a skiff seen near Oysterhaven who claimed to have traveled from Portsmouth to Cork to visit his brother. He admitted the rough easterly winds, and on board were charts of the coast and notes on shipwrecks. Oysterhaven was named as a potential invasion target by the United Irishmen.
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Cork
Oysterhaven
Portsmouth
Sullivan
Gardner
Woes of the Chief Consul Shadow Paris News
Reports from Paris describe the chief consul in a precarious state with some physicians setting six months as his probable duration. Observers note a pale look and a decline in health, while the his mental and physical condition are not seen as enviable.
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Paris
Egypt
Reins for Egypt fail. two sailors attacked on schooner Amity
July reports from Philadelphia state reinforcements for Egypt failed June 1. A pirate raid on the Amity at Paul Becks wharf left two young men injured. attackers fled after a knife attack in the cabin, one victim escaping via a window and another leaping to the water. The knife and hat were recovered.
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Philadelphia
Egypt
England
Williams
Guadaloupe
Amity
Paul Beck
New Castle
Peale to Assemble Mammoth Skeleton for Museum
Alexandria July 14 reports Mr. Peale of Philadelphia has bought most material parts of the Mammoth bones and the right to recover the rest after a North River trip. In two or three months he expects to present a complete skeleton for the Museum.
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Alexandria
Peale
Philadelphia
North River
Arrival of ship Jane and crew from Vigo
In Charleston on August 1 the ship Jane captained by Fernand arrived from Vigo Spain. Fernand left Vigo on the 16th previous month with a crew aboard the American brig Jerutha.
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Charleston
Jane
Fernand
Vigo
Spain
Lona
Ak Vigute Honia “Poe
Jerutha
Ports Quarantine and News of French Victory Reach Vigo
Captain Fernand reports great rejoicings at Vigo on June 10 after word of the French victory in Egypt spread through France and Paris illumination. Spanish troops occupy two castles on the Badajoz frontier. 45,000 Spanish and 15,000 French forces. Cadiz again sees coutageous fever. strict quarantine laws endure as Swedish ships sail for home.
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Vigo
Fernand
Fratieg
Egypt
Collec
France
Paris
Menandez
Portugal
Badajoz
Yelba
Mahon
Cadiz
Spain
White men accused in Indian killings on Oba's river
Nashville reports a Knoxville informed observer says two Indians were killed on Oba's river. One victim is believed to be Watts's son. The matter involves white men and a violent incident prompting inquiry.
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Knoxville
Oba’s River
Watts
Mail Boat Disaster Reported Near Augusta
News from Augusta states the mail boat traveling from St Mary's to Darien has vanished with several lives lost. Captain N Twinzing is believed to be among the victims.
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St. Mary’s
Darien
N. Twinzing
Jamaica Ri West India Di Yorthward Do
Reading of a grocery list itemizes French brandy Holland gin Madeira wine Malaga cherry Molasses Vinegar sugars almonds raisins prunes tamarins barley and limes with various quantities. includes brand names and goods. The fragment suggests a colonial trade or merchant inventory entry with multiple imported items.
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West-India
Yorthward
Malaga
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