Dutch Directory party debates on June revolts and move to five seats
The Provisional Directory faces a reduced chamber target of five. a Commission will report on the June 12 revolution and the dissolution of the legislature by military force. Amsterdam reports protests by Delft citizens and Amsterdam residents over disarming guards, with petitions to release detained deputies and a criminal case against Van Langen for East India Company funds depredations. The Batavian Directory criticizes French privateers while proposing a neutral vessel protection measure and distancing itself from French conduct.
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Provisional Directory
Delft
Amsterdam
Daendels
Directory
Batavian Directory
France
van Langen
East India Company
Early US Navy Plans and Port-au-Prince Evacuations
America reports in Philadelphia on naval buildup and defense funding as 1798 approaches. Toussaint leads black troops against a British outpost in St. Domingo while Hedouville commends them. Ports refuse landing of transported French and Black refugees. Congress considers nulling treaties with France and approves five million dollars for defense. Newburyport and others rally subscriptions to build frigates, aiming for a fleet of 20 sail plus galleys and cutters within two years. Independence marked on July 4 with 22 years since colonies became an empire.
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Philadelphia
St. Domingo
Tousfaint
Hedouville
Jeremie
Congress
Port-au-Prince
Board of Health
America
France
Newburyport
Baltimore
New York
United States
New Hampshire Legislature backs American independence and defense
Addressing the President, New Hampshire urges unwavering support for American independence and the authority of constituted leaders. It recalls Washington’s readiness to return to the field to defend liberty, pledging unity, blood and fortunes to safeguard the nation against foreign aggression.
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United States
France
New Hampshire
Rome
Gen. Washington
Lord Cornwallis at Dublin Castle and Irish unrest
Ireland reports a sentry incident at the castle where Lord Cornwallis narrowly avoided danger after his aide recalled the password. The piece notes Cornwallis ordering inquiries into government emoluments and sinecures. Capt. Hay’s acquittal. rebel actions in Ballymanus. Lord E. Fitzgerald and others in Parliament. harsh rebel countermeasures around Wexford and Wicklow. a noted artillery misfire in Wicklow. and various examinations, pass issues, and detentions amid ongoing skirmishes and arrests.
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Dublin
Lord Cornwallis
Marquis Cornwallis
P. Hay
Wexford
Garret Burn
Ballymanus
House of Lords
House of Commons
E. Fitzgerald
Harvey
Grogan
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Ireland
F. Frizzel
Murphy
Scurrafoe
Mr. Harvey
B. B. Harvey
Colclough
Duncan
St. Incent
Wicklow
Gilbert Rawson
Punchestown
Naas
Dobbs
M’cabe
R. O'Connor
Sampson
Harrold
Rathcoole
Clinch
Hazelhatch
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