Denmark and Britain Clash Over Rights and Treaties 1793
In a Copenhagen dispatch from August 23 1793 the British Foreign Office notes a dispute with Denmark over rights to navigation and respect for existing treaties. The document claims Britain cannot appeal to universal law and must rely on reciprocal proofs and friendships of imperial authority. Signed A P von Bernstorff.
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Denmark
Mer Imregial Mayxsry
Mt Foreign Office
Copenhagen
Austrian Cavalry Attacks French Camp Near Bafka
Camp at Bave reports Pesce Cobourg’s force from Camp advances at dawn to test a French camp near Bafka. Austrians engage, seize nine French cannons, kill two horses, take roughly 150 killed and 180 prisoners as French retreat toward Mountnoughe. French losses noted as four killed and two wounded.
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Pesce Cobourg
Bafka
Prince Cobourg
Mounthough
Trans
Fies
Peioxe Cobourg
Emigrants Reported Plot Against Jersey Land
Two emigrants reached Jersey and then this island reporting that orders had been sent from St Maloes to fit out an expedition against Jersey. Lieutenant Governor Dunpas, intent on leaving for England after a command in the West India Expedition, ordered his horses and baggage re-landed after receiving the intelligence.
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Jersey
Tland
St. Maloes
Dunpas
England
War fears and political barbs in a drifting crisis
The letterman discusses the Treaty of Guarantee and a preemptive stance against French moves in West Lodia Islands, criticizing Mr Buxze and Sir Gizaght Eliot, noting a French seizure of English property and the impact on morale, with reports of wounded British soldiers arriving at Westminster and a downturn in arts commerce due to ongoing war.
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Iit
West Lodia Islands
France
Louis XVII
Buxxe
Carreaux
Gizaght Eliot
Toulon
England
Montezsquieu
Thames
Westminster Bridge
Chelsea Hospital
Dutch LeyeDen Gazette Criticized for Malicious Libel Claim
Novice John condemns the Leyden Gazette for misrepresenting British defense against Dutch and Croat bravado. He argues the Dutch praise, French and Austrian invectives, and Croat caricatures degrade English courage while urging reflection on war aims, unity, and constitutional principles amid ongoing conflicts.
Lady Yarico Returns to Haymarket in Favorable Reception
The Lady who made her first appearance last week as Yarico returned to the Haymarket stage last night and was met with strong applause. Barrymore appeared as Henry replacing Paumer, with Mrs. Girls as Louisa and Deveint as the gang. The piece remains largely as staged, with a minor Aguion alteration noted. Barrymore for Parmer is criticized, but the performance is well received and likely to become popular.
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Yarico
Barrymore
Henry
Paumer
Louisa
Royalty Theatre
Deveint
Gang
Parmer
Fragmented Sonnet on War and Fate Confronting Dreamer
A fragmentary poem contemplates war as the muse’s measure and a soured solace for a youth. The speaker wanders between genius, dreams, and fragile hope while fearing a costly fate beyond mortal reach.
Brighton War Council and Theatre Gossip Echoes
A Monday Brighton council of war with Colonel Rolve present outlines the next campaign plan. The Duke of Ricumont sends proposals to Windsor as Parliament eyes a unified public voice. Theatre and medical figures feature, from a Covent Garden rehearsal to discussions of a Physician General’s profits.
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Brighton
Rolve
Duke of Ricumont
Windsor
House of Commons
Mig Buane
Covent Garden
Ats
Guizroy Win- Tringham
Is‘lfe
Crirton
Alfo
Grace
Ricumonn
Trevoc Lars
Egy ‘Cuartortz
Peits
Smuggling Lugger Engaged After Desperate Combat
This morning in Coffin Bay the Ranger Squadron captured the lugger said to be the Tyvarain alias Far tar after a fierce engagement at three o clock. The cutter mounted carronades and swivels fired upon her, wounding several smugglers and forcing most to flee in boats. Two wounded crewmen remain under medical care, one with a gunshot to the left breast and another with a wrist wound. About 600 casks of spirits were found near the warehouse. The Ranger and Swiftfure return from cruise. the Swiftfure will sail for Portsmouth after delays and bounty payments.
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Kates
Cawfahd-Bay
Verak
Ranger
Admiralty
Luuy
Cor-Grave
Swiftfure
Harebour
Porssmouth
Ireland Magistrates For the ensuing Year 1792
Listings of civic officials for the year starting Sept 19 1792 include mayors sheriffs and bailiffs across multiple towns. Notable entries name Coxx William Wilcocks Francis Machamara Gatwasv D B Daly Thomas Brown Charles Morgan Water town Thomas Price John Dennis George Cotton Wexford Lord Viscount Loftus Miller Clifford Arthur Meadows detailing regional municipal leadership roles.
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William Wilcocks
Charles Evanson
William Lane
Francis Machamara
Shiriffs
Wex
Ron P
Viscount Loftus
Miller Clifford
Arthur Meadows
Court and Public Notices Cast of 18th Century Distemper
Fragmented rows of parliamentary chatter and legal notices describe disputes over abusive language in opposition circles, promises of Governor appointments, a paralytic stroke to Justice Watson, detachment to guard deserters, and publican grievances. Sir Godfrey Kneller’s anecdote and Lord Oxford’s note reveal a satirical tone on social proprieties and public speech.
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Burge
Sperignee
Asden
Court ‘of Directors
Dunas
Hosart
Ireland
Gungies Daxeury
Madras
Justice W:tson
Westmorland
Adair
Savoy
Blackwall
Gawsee
Fas
Westmnster
Westminter
Wintiair-Mikray
Coventry
Newgate
Little Republic
Lord Oxford
Godfrey Kneller
Godfrey
Duke of
Marlborough
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A.P. von Bernstorff
Guernsey
Leyden Gazette
Englis
Lyden Gazetteer
Dutch Aloor
America
Barcoyne
Byne
Brussels
Vienna
Famars
Germany
Monsieur Reienstein
Alaag
Burke
Cafar
Alexander
Jde
Leyden Gazetteer
Coronnc
Hoop
Europe
Sam
John
Brusgers
Beno
Acwes
Guinea
Haymarket Theatre
Inkee
Royat
Br Narcas
Sonnet
Atbangha Lerry Browne
Rell
Farne
Abe
Mg. Rost
Carnarvou Castle
Prisorier
Mancus Sparte
Réqeir
Bey
Hall
Joe Vann Heece
Plymouth
Sporting Intelligenté
Wooburn
Sb. m
Leman
Donnor
Wilbon
Debor
Dyson
Clume
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