Arrival and military moves in early France and Spain
Dispatches describe French troop movements into Britain and ambitions of ally forces. Reports mention peace talks with Spain, return of possessions, and the fate of colonial holdings including St. Sacrament. Notable mentions include Cardinal de la Rochefoucauld and the Duke of Rheims dying on the 27th, with Paris as the focal point.
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France
Albeat
Colyer
London
Thall
Catherine
St. Sacrament
Paris
de: la Roche Fymons
British and American Forces Clash at Brandywine Fight
From New York Gazette September 22 1777 reports the Brandywine engagement between British under Sir W Howe and American Washington. Maxwell and Sullivan divisions clash with heavy cannonade, casualties and pursuit as Howe’s troops land in Maryland and positions near Elk River. Proclamations and militia mobilization accompany the news.
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Lo-N-Don
Kesterday
New-York
William A Howe
Key Point
Elk
Maryland
Wath
Ché
Howe
Margikal
Wilmington
Alec Théo
MarYiana
Sip
Tuomas
Jonyson
Continental
Susquehanna River
Appecl
Watford
Annapolis
P. Johnson
Philadelphia
Washington
Scuylkill
Nathis
Profier
Baltimore
A. Srong
Frederick Town
Howe's Detachment Captured by American Light Troops
Reports from Bowr Meaux dated October 15 detail a British detachment under General Howe being surrounded and taken prisoner by American light troops after securing a few allies. The Avig rion Gazette notes other war rumors, including Washington’s reinforcement and a victory over General Bigot at Fort Edward, with various vessels and privateers mentioned.
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Howe
Fortes
Elke
Bowr- Meaux
Avig‘rion
L' Orient Advite
Congress
Thipt
Washington Haying
Ars
St.Clair
Bigor
Fort Ediyard
Girafftey
Washington
Aloms
Oliver Cromwell
Godious Adey
Haller
Newfoundland
Lucy
Selborn
Jersey
Grafton
Portsmouth
Wilkinson
oLhe
Dartmouth
Corrina
Hawke
Newoundland
Oliver ‘Cromwell
Salem
Malaga
Dublin
Kitson
Dover
Fins
John Hore
Wilflie
Teres Ee
Burgoyne
Mach
Delivery of our Queen and birth of a Princess
Fragmentary note recounts a royal address by the Lord Mayor and Commons praising constitutional liberties and the King’s enduring government. It mentions the birth of a Princess, plans for national happiness, and loyalty to the Crown with attendance by city officials. A later entry records a robbery at Cook's Court, with five armed men binding a lawyer and servants, stealing eighty pounds plus valuables.
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Aisens
Commons
Becay
Lindon
Map Gracioné Seumtige
Ee Hsajey
Joot
London
Albertién
Alfep
Kennett
Fiag Hayley
Pagh
Abel-Moysey
Eifg
Lincoln’s Inn
Bath
Welch
Eleé
Kettil
Corke
Jar Mouth
foortt _Webster
Mix
Webster
Drary-lane
Bristol Prisoners Charged With High Seas Robbery
On Monday John Trott and John Pearson were committed to Newgate on oath for feloniously taking and seizing a ship called the Dover and her cargo aboard, and for acting as captors aiming to prize the vessel for His Majesty's colonies in America.
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Bristol
Newgate
John Trott
John Pearson
Dover
America
Tragedy of the Orphan of Ching at Theatre Royal
Review notes Mr. Murphy as Zainti and Mrs. Barry as Mandane in a Chinese origin tragedy adapted from Voltaire. Commentary praises acting and lamented miscasting weaknesses. recommends gentler staging to preserve dramatic impact and audience engagement.
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Newenter
Ching
Ross
Zainti
du Halde
China
Voltaire
Murphy
Mandané
Zari
Soelo
Zamil
Barry
Wipbeedt
Ata
Ubiafe
Ray
Theatre Royal
Unclear fragmentary text from theater notes and critique
Fragmentary OCR text references Gore estate criticism and a play under review. Mentions Mr. Lewis, Hamers, and a manager figure, with scattered phrases about voices, style, and mechanization, but no coherent narrative or clear event details.
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Gore
Almalt
Poe
Hamers
Mr. Lewis
Eis
Dibéralics
Unclear Commons Session Marks Adjourning Date
Fragmented OCR notes show a Commons session with mentions of adjournment on a date near the sixteenth and ongoing discussions. Names and clear actions are garbled, but reference to Foster and government ministers appears amid disjointed phrases and illegible segments.
Fragmented 1777 letter warns against continued enmity with English Brethren
The author laments ongoing Anglo American conflict and calls for ending destructive warfare. He argues North America conquest is a bubble, citing recent troop losses and emigration. The piece cites Lord Bute and others, warning that continued hostilities undermine future peace and trade. Dated November 4, 1777.
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Lover
Dipoix
Bute
Matsfield
North
North America
America
Enfield Chace Inclosure Notice and Related Notices
Notice from the Right Honorable Ci geliot and the Court of his Misseitys-Dushy of Lane caster announcing enclosure of Enfield Chace to be granted for 99 years to the best bidders. Details include timber rights, terms, and application process with references to Gray's Inn and the Duchy office. Also lists publications and prices for books by Andrew Gray and others.
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St We Duchy
Gray’s Inn
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