Proclamation by Massena to Helvetia in Germinal
Massena issues a stern proclamation from St Gall Warns Helvetians against insurrection and traitorous acts. He vows vengeance on attackers of French troops and threatens ravaging cantons that rise against France. The message, bilingual and posted throughout Helvetia, underscores the army’s security as paramount.
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Destruction of a Rear Guard in Tyrolean Retreat
The rear of a force totaling 1300 men was cut off. About 800 were captured while the remainder withdrew toward the Tyrolean Hills, unlikely to reach safety. Among the prisoners are several staff and other officers. Only two men were wounded, many killed, and the horse artillery delivered extraordinary services.
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Horse Artillery
Turkish and French war dispatches from 1799 Egypt and Africa
Letters from Constantinople warn Turkish soldiers of a French plot and urge caution to desert to allied powers with safe passage and passports. Reports from Nassau describe two African youths seized as slaves while en route to Liverpool, thwarted by a Spanish capture.
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West Indies Captain Cusack Recovers on Cartel Vessel Log
An extract from the Henry log reports Capt. Cusack and crew arrival at Havana on a cartel from Savannah. The Henry endured a fierce engagement with the Spanish packet St Roselia led by Capt. Mo Nors off Cape Maize, losing the ship and many slaves drowned or escaped. Cusack and crew faced imprisonment and harsh feeding there.
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Siege and capitulation of the Delhi fort in 1768
A letter from Delhi dated October 16 describes the siege of the fort by forces under Colonel Sutherland and General Perron. After prolonged bombardment and a threatened breach, a mamtut negotiation led to capitulation on the 35th of the month. The Reimar's troops receive arrears and safe departure, Perron gaining full control of Sindhe possessions from the Chumbuil to Patiala, yielding substantial revenue. Timaginee plans to siege Agra are mentioned.
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Nominations To Envoys Extraordinary To France
The President nominates Oliver Ellsworth as Chief Justice and Panick Henry6 late governor of Vermont, along with William Vans Murray, to the French Republic as Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary with full powers to negotiate and settle disputes by treaty between the United States and France.
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French Republic
France
Atrocities and arrests amid Irish unrest described
Reports from Limerick Clare and Wicklow outline new forms of mischief ploughing up sown grain and potatoes amid widespread arrests. In Dunboyne safety is scarce and an English attorney was seized in Stephen's Green. Waterford notes rebels detained York-bound ships and better Dublin Waterford news counters earlier gloom.
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