NAVAL CAPTURE REPORTS AND PRIVATEER LOSS LETTERS
Long dispatches recount Admiralty communications from 1797 describing captures of Spanish and French privateers near Oporto and Cork. Letters from Captain Dowoman and Admiral King detail the Speedy, Spitfire, and Dryad actions, including the destruction of the French privateer La Cornelie after a chase and battle with casualties.
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Richard King
Plymouth
Evan Negean
Cambridge
Hamoaxe
Seymour
Admiralty-Office
Frreg
Kinzmilt
Amajesty
Andiveff
Cork
Bvas Nepean
Admiralty
Dryad
Ainda
Adpelus Beauclerk
Nantz
Mountig
Bankrupts surrender dates listed for multiple debtors
A lengthy list of bankrupts and surrender dates is given with names such as R. Smith Streatham Sunny and C. Smith Croy don Surry. Surrenders occur on late September and early October at Guildhall or local venues, with attorneys named for each case. The notices name numerous individuals including keepers and traders across towns like Kendal Bath Campden and Liverpool, detailing surrender OG numbers and venue details.
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R. Smith
Streatham
Sunny
C. Smith
Croydon
Surry
Brewers
Guildhall
Roberts
Ely Place
J. Atkinson
Boar’s Head
Bury
Pernies
Allen and Bodle
Clement
Wiltshire
Dier
Sar So
J. Borne
Campden
Gloucestershire
Farender
Thy
George
Chipping Campdes
Attorntes
Mollis
Shephard
Adiington
Graysdon
Wardalls fiverPool
Cimbers
Dor
Fyanihaata
Globe Tavémn
Joba
Hiverpoole
Bert.13 Departure of the Percipts Ad
The departure announced lists Be writes Ring Le Oife Wills S8arbais Troncon Divonseau Mires Barthelemy with valet Dottsowille B Béouci Lavillehémaoyd. They left at four oclock in the morning. Four tight wagons carried the party. their baggage filled a larger container. They were escorted by 200 horsemen and two cannon pieces. Boilly dAnglis is said to have obtained a passport.
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le Oife
Wills
Boilly
Louis XVIII Pardon and European Alliances Report
The text notes Louis XVIII and Louis XVII in perfunctory references with republican calls for pardon. It mentions plans to strengthen the Cisalpine and Ligurian Republics and hints at potential hostilities resuming after certain terms, reflecting unrest in European diplomacy.
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Louis
Louis XVIII
France
Navarre
Louis XVII
Louis XVI
Aetes
Vipalcec
Tifo
Ayers
Matt Fronkly
European upheavals and royal vanishings ripple through Paris
September reports claim Barthelemy banished to Switzerland and Lafond to Hamburg to mend his trade concerns. Bonardi in Paris hears of a September coup attempt by nobles and Pitt’s heirs. Orleans family banishments to Spain discussed. two dukes’ sons reportedly wed wealthy American heiresses. Letourneur named justice minister. Napoleon rivals and Venice notes amid broad upheaval.
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Barthelemy
Switzerlands
Lafond
Hamburgh
M. Bonardi
Genoa
Paris
Pritts
Duke of Orleans
United States
Tesco -General
Moreau
Ci-Dévant
Orleans
Prince de Contij
Madame de ‘Bourboin
Spain
Letourne
Nantes
Dumas
Rovigo
Budnaparte
Udina
Dandolo
Venice
Sutria
Dalmatias
Unclear 19th Century Plot Unravels In Madrid Report
Fragmentary report describes a conspiracy linked to Leipziger and Catherine, with mentions of Austria and Prussia. It notes displeasure within officers and a plan that allegedly could have affected Prussia, tied to historical intrigues and theater circles.
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Leipziger
Catherine
Austria
Rabl
King v
Prussia
Switc
Ratisbom Letters on Peace Diet and German Rights
Fragmentary letters discuss the Diet of the empire, intervention by Russia, and memorials demanding restitution and fair trial rights for Bers lepefen. The text references His Britannic Majesty, the Elector of Brantivick, and claims of arbitrary judgment, urging lawful tribunals and proper jurisdiction amid ongoing political tensions.
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Vienga
Rushia
Baron Oniptedal
Hanover
Plains
Brantivick
Gledlionis
Leiberichs Chrden
Bentonk Bogainange
Rat Forthe
Ratte
Nobility memorial seeks indemnity under Diet on French emigre list
The immediate nobility of the Bonpiré under Brancey sovereignty present a Memorial to the Diet. They seek removal of Gessaris from the French Emigrants list and restoration of property seized in France after the war. They demand indemnity and satisfaction for feudal rights, aligned with Imperial Diet instructions and ratification.
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Brancey
Gessaris
Amriétty
France
Buonaparte Arrives in Padua in 1797 Tourist Row
Buonaparte arrives in Padua and dines with Maffena and Berihier. A vast crowd lines streets to see the Deliverer. He praises peace with Portugal and plans to depart for Treviso, confident in swift victories with his soldiers.
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Buonaparte
Maffena
Berihier
Arihs
Portigal
Thare
Adina
Treviso
Genoa Seer Alarm Sparks Conspiracy Rumors
A Genoa report claims a September revolt led by Bergop aimed to topple the Constitution and liberty. The movement spread from Bofagee valley to several chantries as priests warned of religious destruction and nobles misled the people. Bergop is said to be arrested and jailed amid public cries.
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Revalius
Uial
Agtanefi
Bergop
Genoa
Fragmentary Admiralty Dispatchs and European Politics
Letters from Lord St Vincent and reports from Cadiz hint at British naval movements and a possible nearing negotiation. The article discusses France's threats, royalist plots, and alleged forgeries tied to Louis XVIII and Dumouriez, amid debates on government power and church influence.
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Admiralty
Lord St. Vincent
Cadiz
Curenrhings
Marsh
Steaen
Rachfort
Ehat
Pee Ee
O' Louis
Weteinar
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Cork Harbour
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Peor Sages Council
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