Insurrection Plots and Union Testimony Exposed
A parliamentary inquiry details a planned insurrection in 1797, with Lord Lieutenant proclamations and martial law. Witnesses including Dr. M’Nevin and Arthur O’Connor describe the Union’s aims to overthrow the constitution, seize arms, and align with France to form a republic, while government measures frustrated the uprising.
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Re Hortii
Union
Ireland
Fae
Great Britain
France
Ee Cee
Fee
M'Nevin
England
Scotland
Executive
Ocober
Bantry Bay
Howhe
Frankfort
Moir
Hamburgh
Pantry Bay
Oyster Haven
Bantry
Bandon
Fermoy
Belfast
Donegal
Lough Foyle
Derry
Jhelsn
Lisle
Hamburgs
Paris
House of Commons
Ecclesiast
Arthur O’connor
Executive Directory
Irish Union
Saruel Neilson
Ulster
Bond
Newgate
Kilmainham
Thomas Addis Emmet
The
Frit
Texel
Munster
Ships prepare to sail with troops under Sir Jerome Fitzpatrick
Eleven outward bound Batt-indit ships fitted for troops and due next week weather permitting to carry 3500 soldiers. Outward Lisbon Porte and Mediterranean convoy ships Argo La Romane and Cormorant with 44 and 20 guns respectively. Sir R. Strachan reports engaging enemy boats and captures, with significant damage and casualties aboard the opposing vessel. Letters from Madras note arrivals and spice shipments amid provisioning concerns. The Raymond and Woodcote engage a deceived enemy ship, exchanging fire and disabling rigging as they maneuver for advantage.
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Jerome Fitzpatrick
Havre
Seiné
Honfléut
Bonid
Artother
Portsmouth
Madras
Gloucester
Amboyna
Gesu
Bombay
Banda
Fegaté
Raymond
Smedley
Woodcote
Hannays
Woodcoté