Siege at Tanjore and Fort St Davids in Decline
Fragment from a 18th century dispatch details British setbacks in India. It reports a failed siege of Tanjore due to lack of provisions and ammunition, loss of cannons, heavy casualties, desertions, and a failing fleet after a second engagement. It notes Punitive costs, rising prices, and discontent among officers, with poor prospects for funds and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocock
Col. Draper
Frereton
Pigot
Poodek
Bombay
Aseguay
Bengal
Moffulipatam
Marquis de Canilans
M. Baily
Surat
Pondicherry
Massudipatam
Fort St. David
Tanjore
Fort St. David's
M. de Buffi
M. Lally
Britain’s Triumphs and Turmoil Mark Continental War News
Across the day’s dispatches from Europe and Britain recount Prussia’s movements toward Silesia, Daun and Scholzburg actions near Dresden, and Münster's supply actions. naval updates note ships from Portsmouth and the Baltic timber trade. Maidenhead race results and a London stock market summary echo domestic activity and economic debate on wartime financing.
Stolen Black Gelding Near Norton Field Gloucester
A five year old black gelding about sixteen hands with a forehead star and a rib wound dent, believed stolen, is sought. Reward offered through Robert Marton, Norton. Richards Weaver, Gloucester. or Thomas Clark at Kingscore and Walker’s Merchants in Cheapside. Information leading to recovery may be rewarded.
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Norton Field
Gloucester
Robert Marton
Norton
Richards Weaver
Farrier
Thomas Clark
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Guben
Silesia
Forst
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Lipsadt
d’Armentieres
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Imhoff
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Hague
Prince Ferdinand
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Lonnoon
France
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West Indies
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England
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Tate
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Lord Craven
Anthony
Mr. Grevill
Mr. Rogers
Gr. H. Jack Miller
Mr. Churchill
Slider
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Ives
Hillier
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Hilliar
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Tinniswood
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Crofoer
Shaftoc
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Portmouth
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South Sea Castle
His Majesty
Jason
Royal George
Wharton
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York
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Hampton
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Africa
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Senegal
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Duck
Faro
Heter
Mary
Young
Virginia
Enterprize
Wilton
Neron
Pike
Lisbon
William and Mary
Nicholson
Philadelphia
Compton
Jolly Batchelor
Sarah
Exon
Eddy
Jamaica
Wind S. W
Ditto
India
Bank An
Prem
Latharit
Golt
Shock
Mr. Dogpins
Bulfcoar
Mr. Ward
Chef
Gamblet
Regulus
Mr. Stanford
Sulun
Mr. Stuart
Whistle Jacket
Mr. Davis
Gambler
Hotspur
Sulver
Heber
Bath
Hotses
Mr. Elliot
Trifle
Mr. Hall
H. Venom
Cade
ODIAM
Mr. Everet
Jack Miller
R. Baldwin
St. Paul's Church
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