Battle dispatches reveal heavy losses and captured enemy officers
Reports recount 30 officers killed and 87 wounded, 768 soldiers slain and 1372 wounded with 358 missing. The foe left 20,000 men aside from wounded, 1200 prisoners taken overnight including 60 officers and seven generals. By the 27th the prisoner tally rose to about 2000. Royal orders removed many wounded from the field as artillery misfired and enemy combatants proved stubborn. A trophy display of 104 cannon pieces and colors stood before the king's tent.
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London Dispatches Detail Military Movements and Officiary Appointments
In London Commodore Lord Howe and General Bligh arrived and were received by the King. Troops prepare for another expedition to Portsmouth amid grim talk of routing a general officer, driven by a will question after Hyde Park embarkation. Militia acts are printed in York for soldiers chosen by lot. A Spanish ship reaches Tetuan with the Confianza. The Sally Ball arrives Bristol after Jamaica voyage, bearing prizes. Pitt appoints Samuel Shuckburgh to a secretary’s clerkship following Shelly’s death. Joseph Burton is presented to the rectory of Limbrey. Lord John Murray, Duke of Athol’s brother, marries Miss Dalton at Banner Cross with 49200 pounds.
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Swedes and Prussians clash as siege plans unfold
A dramatic dispatch from Warsaw dated Aug 31 reports a Swedish force surprised by a Prussian body, with heavy casualties on both sides, captives and cannon loss. Parallel notes describe a political speech in the States General on Marching the land forces and neutrality concerns.
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