Global naval raid and French measures cited in 1790s report
A lengthy dispatch describes Dunkirk departures with 30 to 40 small ships, armaments, and 50,000 expected troops. It notes unrest in France, proposed republics near Papal lands, and troop movements toward Paris. Reports on Mantua, Leghorn, and Naples outline treaties, naval captures, and political maneuvers. Lords Orford’s death and legacies are briefly noted alongside Strawberry Hill and manuscripts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Dunkirk
Americha
Yarmouth
France
Directory
Brest
Paris
Papal
Italy
Mantua
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Count Manfredi
Buona
Leghorn
Buonaparte
Lygaio
Kilmaine
Agnie Tite
Barthelem
Bafle
Bayonne
Ka -Sonris
Jaques -Poutrel
Havre
Cherbourg
Tagney River
R. Bourne
Paul I
Order of Malta
Poland
Naples
Spain
Genoa
Sardinia
D’adrie
Tigrin
Salvador del Mundo
Ville de Paris
Orford Bay
Duchess of Gloucester
Waldegrave
Glorious Victory Details From Sir John Jervis Fleet
Sir John Jervis led a bold attack on the Spanish fleet on the 14th, with clear signals and close passages that split the enemy lines. He praised Captains and sailors, noted Nelson’s late join, and described prize disposals and wounded care in Lagos Bay with thanks to officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jervis
Hhem
Nelson
San Josef
San Nicholas
Santisima Trividada
Madonnese
Gibrsiter
Lisbon
Lagos Bay
Minervé
Inconstant
Niger
R. ‘Calder
Cadiz
Froma
Ponthé
Lagos
Spain
Conmodore Nelson
Sir John Jervis
Mediterranean
Minerve
Aris
J. Jegvis
Arrival and sailings of ships to and from the River
PORTSMOUTH March 6 Arrived the Lord Thurlow Capt Thompson and Hillsborough Capt Hutt from the River for the East Indies. Sailed the Fly cutter with dispatches for Marcou. Yesterday arrived His Majesty's ship Diamond of 44 guns Commodore Sir Richard Strachan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Thurlow
Thompson
Hillsborough
Hutt
East Indies
Marcou
Diamond
Sir Richard Strachan
Arrival of American Schooner Mary at Falmouth Forms Patchy Brest News
The Mary under Captain Hugh Stephenson has arrived from Brest after failing on the 21st. He brings letters from Captain Officers and crew of HMS Amazon. He reports no notable events at Brest and says there were no preparations for armament. He declines to share further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Hugh Stephenson
Brest
Amazon
Stephenson
Amboyna and Banda captured in Malayan campaign report
An officer to his friend in Edinburgh dated Banda Harbour March 26 1796 details the capture of Amboyna and Banda. He describes heat, stealthy night approach, and a bold storm leading to surrender of the Dutch governor after artillery silence. The account notes 140 marines, orderly assault, and the value of nutmeg producing islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minjesty
Orsice
Edinburgh
Banda Harbour
Ambouria
Malacca
Amboyna
Plare
Orpheus
Bruat
M'‘Gibbon
Vigars
Prnper
Marchy
Banda
India
Banda Ig Ves
Nutinege
Scotland Could Field One Thousand Regiments of Cavalry
The proposal imagines Scotland raising about one thousand volunteer cavalry regiments, totaling around sixty thousand mounted dragoons, with England adding seven hundred to eight hundred regiments. The plan argues such a force could deter invasion by occupying coasts and preventing enemy assembly, while still allowing for forage and supply constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
England
Wales
Cingye -Pailig Tr
Europe
French gun-boats at Dunkirk form coastal battery line
Government have received models of the gun-boats used by French troops at Dunkirk. Each boat carries a 36-pound brass piece, arranged to form a wide battery to cover troop debarkation. A later note mentions a captured ship and prize rewards tied to admiralty decisions amid ongoing hostilities. Nearby reports cover a church disturbance in Hastings and a grave-robbing trial at the New Sessions House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Fluthing, &c
Mapiciennes
Spanis
Admiralty
St. Clermont’s Church
Hastings
Sesfions
Sesfions House
John Parker
John Warker
Sirah
Blatkman-street
Pat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peters- Boffy
Victory
Portsmouth
Falmouth
Baniag
Aslands
Froduces
Portland
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