Chouan chief Videlot captured in Morbihan hideout
Videlot, a Chouan chief and ally of Georges, was seized on June 16 in a Morbihan hiding place that housed up to 200 men. A cache of papers was found, along with 24 double louis and nine gui eo seized. Two women named Penvern linked to the castle were arrested for aiding royalist forces. The French imposed a thirty million designated contribution on the Pope’s estates to fund the army.
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London
Videlot
Georges
Morbihan
Double Louis
Penvern
Despatch from Lord Elgin on Turkish French actions in 1801
London Gazette Extraordinary reports a May 1801 Constantinople letter detailing Hutchinson’s 4000 British troops with a Turkish corps capturing Rahmanich, surrender of the fort near Rahmanich, movement toward Cairo, with 3000 reinforcements reaching Aboukir by May 6, and a brief British loss estimate.
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el Hanka
Cairo
Rahmanich
Aboukir
Tragedy In East Whiteland Family Describes Poison Deaths
Philadelphia August 28 A melancholy affair in the family of John Dungson of East Whiteland Chester county. Three daughters aged about 11 their mother and then the second and eldest died within days after consuming poisoned morsel. Two physicians failed to save them leaving the father with three sons in distress.
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Philadelphia
John Dungsn
Diplomatic note on Tripoli declares war after flagstaff burned
Washington reports a consul circular from Tripoli stating the Bashaw of Tripoli declared war on the United States after the flag staff was chopped down on Thursday the 14th. The notice is sent to agents and consuls in France, Spain, and Genoa.
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Washington
United States
France
Spain
Gene
Tripoli
Jofant
Sam Torry
United States of América
Public statement from James L. Cathcart in Tripoli
James L. Cathcart, American official in Tripoli, requests broad publicity for a circular and orders transmission to the department of state. He notes plans to depart for Tunis in a few days to await the president.
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Department of State
Tripoli
Tunis
Gibraltar and Egypt News From June 12 1798
An extract from a Gibraltar paper reports St Florenza arriving from Malta after 15 days, with intelligence of Pigmy cutter from Malta to Egypt, Campbell's overland trip, Bombay army at Suez, and English actions near Alexandria. Also notes a total solar eclipse on the 22nd and September remarks on French hopes for peace, with no new Egypt updates.
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Gibraltar
St. Florenza
Malta
Egypt
Admiral Campbell
Trieste
England
Suez
Alexandria
Halcyon
Manley
Bourdeaux
France
Paris
Beginning Schooner Crash Off North Island at Georgetown
The schooner Beginning from Philadelphia commanded and partly owned by Samuel Holmes ran aground near North Island Georgetown. Most goods on board for local merchants were saved though some damage occurred. The Delaware voyage had taken three days. Woolf Aron Jon died on Monday last.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Holmes
Point
North Island
Delaware
Mrs Williamson Opens Private Boarding House in Georgetown
Mrs Williamson informs the public she has opened a private boarding house in Georgetown in the former residence of the late Mr Benjamin Williamson. She promises careful management to render the house respectable and hopes for support and attention from friends and the public. September 16.
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Georgetown
Benjamin Williamson
New Fall and Winter Goods Opened by Local Partners
Friends announce a new store at the former Levi Salomon location opened from New York with a large fall and winter assortment. Terms include cash or produce with 60 days credit for punctual customers. Items listed cover textiles, clothing, gloves, ribbons, linens, sewing silks, shirts, hats, shoes, tools, and household wares. September.
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Levi Salomon
New-York
Marseilles
Brown Holland
Local Antique Grocery Ads Include Tea Sugar and Spices
A fragmented sale notice lists various goods including Jamaica Crackers, Madeira wine, Malaga, cherries, molasses, vinegar, raisins, prunes, tamarinds, rice, fresh hyson tea, cheese, and porter. It notes pricing in dollars and mentions sale at the Printing Office on August 3.
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Westsindia
Durham
Castile
Madeira
Malaga
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London Gazette Extraor Dinary
Cade Sy
James L. Cathcart
Afhcery of
United States of America
Barbary
Charleston
Georgetown, S.C
Mr. Woolf Aron- Jon
William
Washington and Jefferson
Mrs. Williamson
Waldo & Davis
Segars
Charleston da
Ihnamon
Doz
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