British Plans for Buenos Ayres and Monte Video Expedition
Letter outlines British strategy to pressure Sir David Bail toward a naval venture risking engagement in Buenos Ayres and Monte Video. It argues a small, disciplined force could seize or defend key ports, with hopes of permanent British advantage and wealth from opened trade. The correspondence stresses avoiding wintering in False Bay and questions the cost of inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Video
David Bail
False Bay
Gold Hope
Buenos ‘Ayres
Sidi
Fred
Arar
Lanm
C. Ena
Trial of Sir Home Popham at Portsmouth Court
The lengthy naval trial reveals submission of letters and orders to the Admiralty. Sir Home Popham defends his conduct, cites prejudices and seeks full access to documents, as the court adjourns to review evidence and permit defence preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parstornt
Marthi
Hito
Steinson
Cain
Shailente
Sim
Rio de la Pht
M Ny
South America
Sam
Boevo
Sio de la Plata
Aii
Admiralty
Anita
Tony
Rio de la Plata
Lave
Fragmentary OCR Brief Preserves Local Update
Readable fragments show a brief local item with names and places hinted but details are obscured by garbled OCR. The text suggests a community note or notice without clear action or outcome.
Adjourment Over Admitted Papers in Admiralty Charge
The document notes a delay as the Secretary Admiralty and Jy Advocate deliver papers. It states no material difference in the intended charge though new matter is added. It calls for a more regular hearing and the defence to be heard before further documents are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoste Popaam
James
H. Pormase
David Barren
West Indies
Jeng Advocate
Jarvis
Hoa Pornanw
Sir Hon. Putnam
England
Cape
Janvis
Admiralty
Home Daviess
Board of Admiralty
Hoxie Putnam
H. Putnam
Enghird
Home Porinam
Iwour Portia
Home
Hoare
Portsmouth
Prestpost
Phos. Permane
Tan Anatods
Manon
Home Pormim
Jlon
London
Senate
Mansors
Thompson
Sir Howe
St. Helena
O Totor
Sir Home
Genteman
Jepcu
Kim
Houx
Pornsam
Lou
Harkisox
Enrgage
Mes
Tonio
Antol Bay
Jy Advocate
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Tone
Patten
Table Bay
Honeyman
Hhe Omeear
Home Pophtan
Nord
Remy -Aesonable
Diomede
W.alkos
Triton
Nelantho
Ocean
Wiington
Rio de la Flata
Buenas
Aves
Home Popham
Cape of Good Hope
Mogte Vigen
David Baird Cod
George Shee
Marden
Sir David Baird
Lord Castlereagh
D. Baird
Vime Popham
OC Trier
Vome Pophanis
Baird
Sime Bay
Asain
Porta
Melanburgh
Batavia
Sc Helena
Howe Poriaat
D. Bare
Myre Bi
Fia Peter
Mit
Mosbar
Maren
Popham
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