British naval action reports boarding of gun boats and casualties
Lordship notes a night clash where Procris attacked Indramay convoy with gun boats. Six gun boats and 40 to 50 prows pursued. five were boarded and captured under heavy fire, one blew up. Crew suffering minimal losses. several officers and seamen commended for gallantry. Wounded listed. exchange recommendations require new certificate practice.
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Lis
Procris
Ddramay River
Indramay River
Loyals
Army General Orders Notice on Officer Exchange
The Horse Guards report dated Sept 14 1811 warns against recommending officers whose misconduct makes them obnoxious to regiments. It states officers are removed by exchange among the 73 corps and urges careful consideration by the Commander in Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Calvert
Adj
Horse Guards
Bette Army
States of Jersey address defense measures 1811
The Jersey States, meeting under Lt. Gen. Doyle, receive a Secretary of State warning of an enemy threat and outline swift defensive steps. They pledge labour, horses, carts, and resources for Fort Mount St Hiller while urging vigilance and orderly muster. Strangers must register. hotels and lodgings are urged to report occupants. fuel theft is treated as treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Conrokert
Don
St. Hiller
Jean DE Veulie
Sir John Doyle
Thomas Saumares
Fort George
Royal Court
Government House
Guernsey
P. Predihafft
Proclamations on Isle of Jersey regulations during alarm
The document outlines emergency rules issued by Jersey authorities during an expected enemy attack. It details tavern liquor restrictions, patrol duties, candle provisions, and rewards for alert guards, plus guidance for cattle removal from coastal areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Jersey
St. Helier and
St. Aubin
Provisions and protections for property in interior service
The text outlines state promises to compensate proprietors for cattle sent inland, and protections for property when used for public service. It mentions rewards for those wounded in defense and pensions for widows and orphans, with amounts dependent on circumstances, followed by the registrar Jean de Veulle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coméro
Jean DE Veulle
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Orning
George Harris
Gorrodore
W. R. Broughton
West Endies
Majorihanke
Ressons
H. J. Heyland
Oliver Brush
89Th
George Cunningham
William Rantall
Charles Davies
R. Maunsell
George Sayer
Leda
William Randall
William Jenkyns
Dangerously
James Feyre
William Roberts
John Ely
George Bowis
Yahely
Thomas Woe Ditto
Liam Adney
Adam Marlton
Richard Habe
14Th Foot
William Heath
THE
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Bart
K.G
Majesek
Alderney
Pareel
Caraccas
Gamana
Barmag
Merga‘a
Barcelona
Merida
Truxillo
Venezuela
America
Bayonne
Spain
Europe
Escorial
Aranjugz
Marshal Duke of Berg
Hange
Austria
Pangle
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