Dispatches Reach London on Moscow Relief and Napoleon Rumors
The latest letters describe government plans to grant 200000 for Moscow relief. Reports from Paris question Napoleon's safety while Britain gains Canada successes. Prevost dispatches detail Hall's Upper Canada invasion ending in surrender and Detroit fort taken.
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Moscow
Lonxpox
Wepvespay
Ipswich
Jerome Bonaparte
Westphalia
Cassel
France
Paris
Napoleon
Grand Army
Senate
Watters
Gottenburgh
Ney
Shipping Intelligence gathers June ship and crew movements
June 12 to June 17 entries list brig and ship arrivals from Tagal and Samarang with cargoes of rice, military stores, and passengers. Notable names include J Abraham, C Knuppie, Esterre, Foster, Roche, Ainsworth, Mackenzie, and Col. Winckieman. Vessels in Batavia Roads include Mary Ann and Fairs Vie among others. Birth noted for Lady of Lieutenant Tutlech.
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Anktvats
Lottery
J. Abraham
Tagal
Jane
Seepaaed
C. Knuppie
Gesina
Scheedins
France
Kassem
Pacadongang
Tay
Foster
Penang
Bengoolen
H. C
Fairlie
Esterre
Samarang
Paterson
Middleton
H. M
Light Dragoon
Roche
Ainsworth
4Th Regt
Byers
Royal Artillery
Lieut. Mackenzie
Col. Winckieman
Batavia
Mary Ann
Charlotte
Good Hope
Perseveran
Anna Margaret
Emilie
Surrender of Fort Detroit Report Reaches Governor
The Sun reports October 6 1812 Deaneing Street notes Lt General Prevost arrival with dispatches from Bathurst detailing the surrender of Fort Detroit on August 16 by Brigadier General Harrison and an army over 2500 strong with 33 pieces of ordnance ending the western frontier campaign in Upper Canada.
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Fort Detroit
Coote
Canada
4Th United States Regiment
Geo. Prevost
Earl Bathurst
Wan Department
Deaniig Street
Upper
Anada
Despatch on Guerrier and Constitution action off Halifax
A copy letter to Sir John Croker dated Oct 10 1808 recounts Captain Dacres on HMS Guerrier reporting a near two hour action with the American frigate Constitution near Halifax on Sept 9. Guerrier, dismasted, hauled down her colours and was set on fire and abandoned after heavy casualties. Officers and crew honored. exchange arranged. list of killed and wounded referenced.
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Admirality Office
Sawyer
John Wilson Croker
H. M
Africa
Halifax
Ords Commissioners of the Admiralty
Dacres
H. M. Lateship Guerrier
Constitution
Tam Song
H. M. Tate
Account of the Guerrier and Constitution engagement
Boston 1812 report details the August 19 action where the US frigate Constitution defeated the Guerrier after a severe duel. Captain Hull commanded the Guerrier as her masts fell, yielding, with 15 killed and 63 wounded on the Guerrier and heavy damage to the Constitution but lighter losses.
Limerick Catholics rally for parliamentary reform in 19th century meeting
A large Catholic gathering at the Commercial Buildings and St Michael's chapel in Limerick, chaired by T. R. Rugby of Scarteen, backs liberal concessions for Catholics. Speakers praise the Duke of Sussex and royal figures, argue for equal rights and security, and urge conciliation over division in the upcoming Parliament.
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St. Michael's Chapel
T. R.i Rugby
of Scarteen
William Roche Rosé
Duke of Sussex
Ireland
Ted
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England
Bonaparte
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Shipping Intelligence
Bang Nusqi
Sarit Abu Bakir
Cheribon
Farquhar
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Schoduer
Flying Dragon
Ews Tosky
Patvalongang
Areb 4Brig
Montrose
Alie
Gelatg
Oessin
Minty
Maria
IT. Hermans
K. C
Young Baracouta
M.gonzal
Bantermassing
Tutlech
Wer On Biss
Otte
Boston
Stn
Strick
Sam
United States
Hull
Irvine
Nebe
Wieat
Kent
Asplinter
Scott
Lieut. Nicholls
Royal Marines
Snow
Munster
Lieut. Pullman
Lieu
Realy
Stevere
Mr. Garby
Bannister
Limerick
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