Trial of a General and the War Court Proceedings
Details of a lengthy trial and military inquiry describe the actions of General Waiterlocke and the army in South America. Lieutenant-General Gower testifies on the Buenos Aires campaign including the landing at Ensenada and the attempt to force a pass above Buenos Ayres with orders for surrender and coordination with the navy.
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Advoxite General
Birenos
Ayres
W.kitelocke
Nie
Étroopis
Worhead
Kidighe Sahone
Avidence Riad
Waiteroches
Piacinet
Deewan
Gower
Cofenia
Buenos Ayres
Ensenada
Craufurd
Boeros Ayres
Oun
Iwelly
Navy
Die
Nnderland
Wittelocke
Hiai
Briac
Gelssind
Ham
Bourke
Cheelo
Coe
Aera Pird
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Unclear Fragments Prompt Ambiguous Source
Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent events or proper names to summarize into a credible news item.
Army attack plan discussed in Whitelocke inquiry
Testimony on February 2 and 3 reveals Whitelocke ordering brigade commanders to attend the attack briefing. Witness compares his plan to the general plan, notes central versus column approach, and cites two retreat positions held by the enemy.
Narrative of Major General Gower's June 2 campaign decisions
Lieutenant-Colonel Bourke describes the morning conversation with General Gower about crossing the Cielo and marching with the army. He notes the Lieutenant-General's initial plan to halt, then orders a full march, and later approval to halt when Sir Samuel advised as sheep and meadow fire risk influenced the decision. The officer recalls Major-General Gower presenting an attack plan at his quarters, with objections raised to the plan.
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Bourke
Gower
the Cielo
Jacnat
Achomaty
Sir Samuel
Mate
Fragmented Military Testimony from a Siege Action
The report covers Brigadier-General Craufurd and Lt. Bourk detailing early July actions at a town siege. He describes crossing the Chuelo river, engaging enemy cavalry, seizing twelve cannons, and being ordered to retreat. General Whitelocke's remarks on further summons follow amid planning for a dawn assault.
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Bourk
Craufurd
Monte Video
Ensenada
Gower
Chuelo
Agun
Witness
Gavner
Lintey
Linters
Whitelocke
White
Brigcide Oficers
Gycomult
Sthys
Claybaee
Gece Crauford
Genera Woarstocke
Grebes Peete
Army detachment protects cannon route to Buenos Ayres
Colonel Mahon commanded a detachment guarding the open trenchments and a great road to Buenos Ayres. He was examined about the position he occupied for the protection of the cannon passing the swamp during a March 5 operation.
Buenos Aires operations reach into river assault
Captain Maxwell reports General Whitelocke’s July letter to General Gower destroyed to prevent enemy capture. Whitington’s flag of truce to General Livieres halted hostilities. Spanish prisoners indicate Liniers planned to occupy streets with mobile troops, a claim later deemed false. Admiral Moray details troops landing at Monte Video and Baragan on the 28th with gunboats and supply operations. whitelocke's efforts to speed landing faced creek and shoal delays.
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Satunnar
Maxwell
Ald-de
Gower
Genel Whitelocke
Whitington
Liviers
Liniers
Buenos Aires
Moray
Monte Video
Baragon
Buenos Ayres
Seamer
Admiral Murray
Whitelocke
Examination on Brenna Ayres siege details and surrender attempts
The report covers statements by Lieut-Col Tormens and Captain Squines on forces, cavalry, and artillery prepared for use amid swampy terrain. It notes General Gower's envoy and Moore’s inquiry about Buenos Ayres and the town’s defences, with adjournment after three.
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Tormens
Agio
Sonner
Squines
Royal Artillery
Whitelocke
Marel
Ensenada
Seovice
Rocur
Brenns Ayres
Gower
Buenos Ayres
Melya
John Moore
Lord Cathcart
Meade
Dixon
Engineers
Sixteenth Day at Fes Major General GgwEn's Examination
The examination covers events from the 4th July attacks on the town, truce offers, and debate on assault versus defence. Witnesses note Lineiers’s defense, Whitelocke’s absence, and actions of Roche, Connop, Brown, Auchmuty, and others. The day adjourns with plans for further inquiry and a Monday resumption due to Lord Hake’s absence.
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Trespbay
Fes
GgwEn
Mate
Ile
Whitelocke
Dars
Sumaoens
Liniers
Jans Moone
Losrene
Olivers
Conry
Suventeren
Paersoav
Penda
Astat Howe
Gatowithout Paorerding
Busines
Teeateniot
Lord Hake
Court hearing details Army brigade actions and surrender notes
The record covers Brigadier Gederakg and Brigadier-General Crangorp testifying on the 5th day about left flank operations, two siege movements, and attempts to hold or surrender forces. Witnesses discuss artillery, boat sorties, and casualty estimates as they revisit the battle outside a town with multiple gun-boats and damaged houses.
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Parpe
Gederakg
Maiur
Vancleur
Tito Cee
Parmesan
Alficera
Cand
Acaepis
Crangorp
Cpantons
Layard
Wales
Limers
Abe
Fragmentary Memoir Passages From a Colonial Campaign
Fragmented OCR style narrative recalls military actions with light infantry, prisoners, and retreat from Montevideo. The speaker discusses difficulties of supply, weather, and discipline, referencing a treaty with England and terms about evacuation and hostilities.
Examination of Monte Video Supply and Native Apprehensions
The report covers Major General Sir 5. Avthwury and Major Nugent testimony on whether population and riverine supply could sustain Montevideo if the Chief retained possession. It notes limited land routes for regular supply and river challenges, with details on units under Major General Lumley and Samuel Auchmuty's brigade, including movements toward Lostores and the Convent of St. Cate.
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Avthwury
Nugent
Samuel Auchmuty
An ‘Sr
Lostores
Sir Samuel
Inc
Lumley
Tix Mrabohing Uhaf
Seth
St. Cate
Twenty-First Day Examinations of Officers at Cadiz Fort
Report of the Twenty-First Day of examinations of officers including Major Kis a who faced questions from Lord Cathcart and General Harris. Details show lack of support from General Whitelocke and clarify the brigade’s movements near Cadiz in July 1807 with testimony from Lt Col Barnes and Lt Col Quer about the siege and defensive actions.
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Whitelocke
Hoeg
Sweden
Spain
Wal
Nature
Genagabea
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