Capture of Two Spanish Frigates Off Cadiz Reported
In a May 1797 dispatch from Admiral Jervis and Captain Morris, the British squadron pursued two Spanish frigates near Conil Bay, Trafalgar. The Elona rd Ninf, mounting 36 guns, was crippled after the attack. most of the crew fled ashore. Casualties were reported as eighteen killed and thirty wounded on the frigates. one killed and one wounded on the Irresistible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Cape Rocha
Stey
Chace
Emerald
Conil Bay
Trafalgar
Elonard
Havannah
Cadiz
C. Gero
Maxtin
Fragmentary Navy Dispatches Highlight 1797 Actions
An extracted letter from Lord Bridport details a naval encounter in which a ship was pierced for twenty guns, sixteen mounted, with two killed and five wounded among 153 crew. It notes minor damage to allied yards and rigging, plus a French twelve-pounder broadside exchange and a captured lugger privateer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kates
Ali
Rizbt
Lord Bridpat
Admiral of the White
Se. Fc
Evan Nepean
Esg
Royal Grorge
St. Helen's
Charles Hamilton
Tam
Sir
c.Baipeoar
Bankruptcy notices list surrender dates for merchants at Guildhall
A long OCR list details bankrupts including Piccadilly bookseller Oren and others such as grocers innkeepers meat sellers and shopkeepers. Surrender dates are given as May June and July with locations at Guildhall and various streets under attorneys named Davies Le Polehampton Michell and others. The fragmentary text references multiple individuals and firms across London and Middlesex with surrender actions in late May and into July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren
Piccadilly
Guildhall
Daviesy
Aldersgate
Rayner
Crosslane
St. Mary
Hill
Taylor
Farrender
Mel W. le
J. Newman
Traviestons
Aue
Edmonds
Red Lion
Qouteness
Wilhiatie
Great Portland
Frees
Middlesex
Tee ‘Guildhall
Attornhe
Tichfield
Strett
Portland
AES Fae
Spike
Elmcourt
Temple
Fry
Tottenham
Farrender Miya
Agorhias
Dmclics
Smith
Ate ‘Faylory
Saushall
J. Otbom
Sasie-hill
Guildhalh
Mir
Michell
Old South Sea House
G. Cabb
Lefals
Jayysty
Rose and Crown
Leeda
Ft ‘Wilson
Cattie- Ftreek
Bourn
Lincolnshire
Suaroy
The
Angel
Bousu
God
George Ian
St. Martin
Ssra Rales
Mei
Newcastle, Upon Tyne
Star and Tavern
Newcailie
Joseps Bxinbridge
Newraiile
Attornies
Merlohatun
Ravencroft
Congitton
Downing
Sydon-upon
Fretit
Makster
Fur‘sender
Sy-At- the -Kingfigg
Bankruptcy Notices From Norfolk and Surrounding Towns
A fragmented list of bankruptcy and mercantile notices across Norfolk and nearby regions details creditors, assignees, and dates. Entries mention firms, merchants, and trades such as book sellers, haberdashers, silk merchants, drapers, and innholders with schedule dates in June and July at various inns and city locations. Names include A Le Toxier, J Curtis, A Lokfies, Holmes, J Hameien, G Baxter, P Watton, T Norfolk, J Gowland, F Bates, J Kilpatrics, R Scott, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkham
Lincolnhire
Tanner
Jase
Talbot Inn
Galftur
Binedinfiltea
J. Curtis
King's
Berich Priton
Jamaasy
Guildhae Tee
A. S
Selby
Yorkshire
Nuresy
Mer
Cer
J. Kilpatrics
Piccadilly
Runes
Hasseney
Mershanty
So J
Beth
Norfolk
Virginia
Chetles
Merchant
Ij. Clemente
Britolype Bans Janet
R. Scott
Scarborough
R. Porteous
Holborn
Woollen-Draper
J. Milner
Mostimef
Hwerdattier
Byhy Battery
SW. Greaves Hapkugys
Fediab
Lomax
Baveatar
Cotote Merchant
H. King
Grean-Krept
Meat Town
Rubedfather
News from Ireland and Paris Amid War News and Fashion
On May 23 and recent mails from Ireland and Paris, reports detail peace preliminaries, naval movements at Portsmouth, and mutinies. Princess of Wirtemberg may travel via Calais. LLD degree conferred on the Prince of Wirtemberg. art, fashion, and a safety tip about counterfeit cards accompany varied notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Kort Escatenane
St. Marcua
Republic
Portsmouth
Wirtemberg
Stutgard
France
Calais
Oxfond
L.L.D
Rubens
Eschifio
Virgil
Corsica naval movement reported from Toulon
The dispatch notes ships moving from Toulon including three ships of the line and two frigates to cruise near Corsica as part of broader strategic shifts in the region. The text also references ongoing religious reform sentiments and fidelity to established governance as context for these actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Corsica
Fragmentary Notice Points to Political Testimony
The readable text references names and a political context with terms like office of Director and electors. It mentions Barthelemy and a testimony of the importance of gratitude, along with mentions of ambassadors and Paris, though much is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthelemy
Withes
Veraimas
Ambassados
The
Republic
Goafanticopic
Paris
Veronese surrender and French advance described
The report relays a chaotic account of Veronese forces repelling an assault, mass casualties, and the French army pressing into Verona. It notes prisoners of war, scorched towns, and a proposed march of captured defenders to Milan as negotiations and a conference yield capitulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Propa
Milan
Verona
Plymouth Ship News Delivers Mixed Atlantic Voyages
May 18 Plymouth reports arrivals and cruises with the Lady Montgormy and Pomona Artois and Galatea at port. Crss ships depart for Spithead with delegates while coast guards heighten security and the crew prepares for duty amid unclear weather and damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Artois
Tomlinson
Walful Bedery
Fleet records show ships bound for the Downs convoy
In Portstmouth the Priton frigate Betletion brig and other officers belonging to Bord Bridpert's fleet were left behind with the Fly sloop and a convoy for the Downs as preparations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Féamien
Bord Bridpert
The
Downs
Hap Dofer and the Ambato riddle in a fragile report
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Hap Dofer and a confusing reference to iron londopshis and the Sicilian ambassador. The text hints at events arriving and failing to signal a clear outcome, with scattered names and trailing conjecture.
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Frin de London Gazette
Portugal
Evan Aepean
J. Jervis
Toba Fervis
K.B. Ese
Sir Fobn Fervis
Nn Nepean
J. Jonvas
Leigh
Cape Pinifierie
Capt
Morris
Ieee
Su Fin Joris
Fiche
SSM
Sap
Yhienfelf
Droword
Chipeta Tylers
Bit -Majesty
Pepeiny
Peck
Itera Chaces
MM. Ehesry
Cayel
Sir Fees Orde
Banids Co
Aib A Joners
Melpemens
Wight
Lord Bridpart, Te
Admiralty Office
Sir Edward Prilewi
His Majesty
S Fy Jndefarigabl
At &Ca
Siz
His Majesty's
Qips
Phathe
Cleapatee Childers
Buke
York Luprer
England
la Nouvelie Eugenié
Nice
Haioui
Evwayn
Meow
Kiemilin
On- Waikda
Meecpar
Camerera-tathor
Furrender
Chorley
Attorsey
Mr. Box
A. le Toxier
Eifte
Einiita
London
Beith
Doutars
Dafiger
Seay
Aerons
Axel Miere
Imen
Amris
uRiybents
Barwerdctavina
Sig Behdeed
Bic Ag
Cox Perneci
Ship News
Plymouth
Lady Montgoméry
Brown
Liverpool
Tren
Atlas Man
Portsmoute
Dofer
Hap
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