French Presses at Aboukir Bay in Desperate Landing
The report describes a fierce assault at Aboukir Bay with a landing under heavy fire. Major Balcarras is killed reconnoitering, plans lost, and ships suffer casualties including the Iphigenia. Despite losses the landing proceeds with gallantry, as troops and seamen salvage cannons amid intense combat. The Jamaica governorship appointment alters prior hopes for Knox’s safety.
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Aboukir Bay
Iphigenia
Nugent
Jamaica
Gen. Knox
Lord Balcarras
Treaty of El-Arisch Debate Reflects Egypt Crisis
London discussions reveal public fear over Britain’s position in Egypt after ministers rejected the El-Arisch treaty. MPs condemn ministerial missteps that cost soldiers’ lives and warn of a dangerous breach that could prompt French action, with cries for accountability and memorials.
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London
Treaty of El-Arisch
Egypt
El-Arifch
Ofie
R. Abercrombie
Book of Common
Abercrombie
Jones
Mr. Jones
British forces plan secret expedition from Cape to Plata
Letters from the Cape of Good Hope report Commodore Home Popham will land new regiments and sail on February 8 to attack the Spanish possessions on the River Plate. Dispatches to Lord Elgin note troops from the East Indies reach the Red Sea to aid General Hutchinson in Egypt. 1200 from the Cape, 2000 from Bombay Presidency, and 800 from Ceylon.
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Cape of Good Hope
Popham
River de la Plata
Lord Elgin
Red Sea
East Indies
Hutchinson
Egypt
Bombay
Ceylon
H. Popham
Baird
India
Portrait withstands lightning as Franklin scene triggers debate
Boston July 3 report describes a Providence home struck by lightning where a portrait of Franklin above the chimney remained undamaged while the frame suffered damage. The article uses the incident to comment on governance and population growth arguments for the U.S. administration and questions whether more economical republican rule would yield greater prosperity. It mentions naval affairs updates on the Mediterranean squadron and ships including the Constitution Chesapeake Adams and the handling of the Boston frigate Berceau.
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Boston
Aborn
Providence
Franklin
Porcupine
United States
Chesapeake
Adams
Livington
France
Washington
Eet Livingston
Conigin Mey
British Ship Pheasant and French Corvette Berceau sighted at harbor
The brief report states a British 18 gun sloop of war the Pheasant remains cruising in the bay awaiting the French corvette L Berceau. Captain Skipfey sent verbal compliments to the Berceau commander and offered to dine aboard if the vessel is ready for sea, with on board examination of its armament and crew.
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Washington
Fort Independence
Pheasant
Pichon
le Berceau
Skipfey
Notable British Officer in Egypt and Court News
General Hutchinson, now commanding in Egypt and a Cork MP, hails from Clonmel Ireland and is son of the late J Hely Hutchinson. An Egyptian officer by age about sixty, he is linked to the Marl of Donoughmore. Extra from Utica reports a Rome laborer Robert Hazard convicted of forgery and sentenced for life, and Brothertown Indian George Peters convicted of murder with a stern judge’s prompt sentence. The piece discusses tribal law versus state law after outlining Brothertown history and implications for future justice.
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General Hutchinson
Egypt
Clonmel
Ireland
J. Helyn Hutchinson
University of Dublin
Marl
Donoughmore
Cork
John Hely
Hutchinson
Lord North
Isle of Man
Utica
New-York State
Brothertown
Kent
Tria
Supreme Court
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