Foreign Mews: War Declared Naples and Sardinia
The week’s news highlights naval triumphs including Minorca, Malta, and Leghorn, but dominant is the declaration of war between the French Republic and Naples and Sardinia. Sardinia appears to fall under French power, Naples presses toward Roman territory, and events seem to fulfill ancient prophecies of upheaval in papal lands.
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Minorca
Malta
Leghorn
French Republic
Naples
Sardinia
France
France Declares War on Naples and Sardinia War Crisis
Paris reports the Executive Directory proposing war against the Kings of Naples and Sardinia after confirming Neapolitan attacks on French troops in the Roman Republic. Championet and Mack exchange demands, while Rome’s deputies hear protests as Naples’ forces advance.
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Paris
Council
Council of Elders
Two Sicilies
Sardinia
Naples
Joubert
Championet
Mack
Roman Republic
Fredwik
Executive Directory
Turin
Rove
Rome
Evacuation of Grand Anfe District and British troop movements
Kingston Jamaica Sept 8 The Highland Lass brought the 21st Regiment of Light Dragoons and the York Hussars to Port Royal. From Jeremie news reports the evacuation of Grand Anfe district occurred on the evening of the 20th with enemy colours displayed at the Fort and a salute next morning. Brig Gen Maitland arrived from Jeremie on the 25th to supervise evacuation of that fortress slated for October 11. Also noted is the capture of Capt Love, a privateer who sailed vessels for a Republican flag and was to be tried in New Providence.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Highland Lass
Port Royal
21St Regiment of Light Dragoons
York Hussars
Jeremie
Grand Anfe
Deffources
Maitland
Love
New Provident
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Army of
Italy
the Two Sicilies
Campo Formio
Cisalpine Republic
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Reisha
the Republic
Macdonnell
D’armerie
Heffe Caffel
Chapter
Merth
Mentz
Coland
Departments
Brussells
Admiral Nelson
Jacob ‘Lavillette
Ferdinand III
Fulcony
West Indies
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