Militia Call Quoted Amid War News From The Hague
The dispatch notes a March 29 call for all men aged 19 to 23 to enlist in the militia with similar steps at Amsterdam. It reports Vice Admiral van Braam to command a squadron off Flushing and the Shell, mentions Dutch ships bound to India and a rumor of a 16 ship fleet under the Tri colored flag, and promises forthcoming details with stock prices listed for April 1.
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Hague
Amsterdam
van Braam
Flushing
Holland
India
London News
Earthquake Shakes Amboyna District in May Letter
Extract from a May 23 letter from Amboyna describes a severe earthquake near Harauka. Fort and Resident's House suffered near destruction as ground opened and lava or water erupted. The sea surrounding Amboyna fluctuated violently for two days from high to low water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harauka
Amboyna
Detachment Actions in Malown Range 1815 Reported
The British forces under Major General Ochterlony report successful operations against enemy fortifications on the Malowa range on April 14 15 and 16 1815. The siege led to evacuation of Soorajgarh and southern stockades and the enemy’s defeat after a bold assault countered by diverse brigades and irregulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochterlony
Malawa
Soorajgarh
Thompson
Innest
Hamilton
Lawrey
Murray
Dunbar
Arnold
Bowyer
Armstrong
Hutchinson
Night operation plan and defence at Punjal posting
A military dispatch notes the night of the 14th when two light infantry companies plus 900 allied troops moved from Punjal to seize a position between Hyuab and the 1st Deentheel without opposition. The post was then strengthened as time allowed, following a preconcerted signal.
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Gumrora
Thompson
Lawrie
Narvain Kote
Harchs Insons
Armstrong
Bagot
Anne Strong
Cuslmnel
T O
Enemrg
Singe
Shugtee Thappa
Persett
Cartwright
Janes
Mieaty
Hamilto
Hamilton
6Th Native Regiment
Showers
Bowyer
Rutledge
Arnold
Co. Jones Thompson
Fleming
Grant
Hindoor Rajah
Hhousehold
Nusseeree Gorkhas
Munny Magra
Punjal
Hyuab
Deentheel
Military dispatch on Kalliat engagement and retreat
Major Cartwright reports to Brigadier Cartwright detailing a march from Kalliat to Malown, an enemy attack, and the collapse of irregulars left on the heights. Regulars occupy a stronger position while Captain Shower’s detachment fate is learned. further action is continued in the Supplement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Lag
Jeyhnoghur
Lawrie
Ochterlony
Kalliat
Mosning
Malown
Showers
Shower
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FCC
Datchess of
Parma
Bengal
Utta Gazette Extraordinary
Foat Winuian
Luve Cory
G. H. Fagan
A. G
Ledlie
Stewart
Lag Hill
Jeyhoughur
Patta
Ryla
Ledie
Jeyhunghur
Grenadier
Buttoh
Kullee
Ruttunghur
2D Deentheel
Bahar Ke Ghat
Light Infantry
Suttoh
Malawn
Kukree Stockade
Dale
Synje
Narainkote
Cartain Cartwright
Cemmanes
Shaik Mahomed Jummah
Subadar
19Th
Tipnoo Stockade
Uader Ghausseeram
Shave, &c
Arnoxp
Col. Comg
A Tauet Cory
E Cartwright
Mt Bd
Camp Ruttunghur
Bahcavier Arnold
Bowever
Lotte
Ruttinghur
FB. Cartwright
M. B
Coronel Fagan
dAdjutant
Carprats Cartwright
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