French Navy Revenge Speech Reported At Dockyards
A speech to officers and dockyard workers noted that French retaliation against England is imminent, with vows to seize strategic posts. Berthier arrives in Corsica to coordinate with the Directory while Buonaparte remains central to Egypt policy. Turin reports sequestration of 70 million lire from Piedmont ecclesiastical property, Mantua and Brecia garrisons reinforce with Piedmontese troops, and Algiers declares war at England’s urging. The Algerine envoy is detained, papers seized, and Tuscany’s pass fortifications offered to a French garrison.
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Paris
Ane Minhas
Venance
Naples
Sicily
Malta
Mediterranean
Ferdinand
Berthier
Buonaparte
Corsica
Egypt
Sardinia
Piedmont
Turin
Mantua
Brei
Tia
Algiers
England
Porte
Esterday
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Sout-de-la-Biche
French Army Advances to Capua After Garigliano Crossing
General Kellerman and Gen Reyté Terracino spearheaded river crossing operations at Garigliano Ceprano and Itri as Macdonalds first division pressed toward Capua. The fortress at Gatea fell after a brief bombardment and a bravery list noted General Mathieu wounded. The French report confirms Pescaray fallen to the Republic and Capua besieged.
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Fir
Macdonald
Garigliano
Ceprano
Tioia
Formidable
Reyté
Terracino
Chaffeurs
Fondi
Itri
Gatea
Capua
Kellerman
Damas
Viterbo
Rey
Fond
Cdpua
Mack
Mathieu
Siege of Gatea and Pescara Defended by Naples Forces
The report describes General Rey and General Kellerman attacking Gatea defended by 4000 troops with 70 cannons and two mortars. The garrison capitulated after threats of no quarter, with only the general and 63 officers allowed to retire. The siege then moved toward Pescara as French forces under Mounier and Duhem pressed, while Capri and Napoli turmoil spread.
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Regia
Rey
Toops
Kellerman
Gatea
Com, &c
Geni
Leon
Kinvafenvich
Cisilpine
Rev
Garigliano
Mack
Lemoine
Aquila
Sulmona
Duhem
Dihem
Pescara
Mounier
Poffehn
Ger
Girard
Yudky Boyer
Rome
Naples
Chapier
Pignatelli
St. Germain
Championet
Political Murmur over European Leadership Changes
Vienna notes discuss succession rumors for Prince Schwazemberg as Frederick of Orange dies and Hotze named Quartermaster General. Archduke Joseph reportedly travels to Petersburgh to marry the Russian Emperor’s eldest daughter, potentially altering titles to Duke of Courland or King of Poland. French note to Diet of Ratilbon outlines instructions to Legations and a report to the Imperial Majesty. Deputation to Raftaut will convene on the topic tomorrow.
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Vienna
Prince
Rafat
Ratilbon
Raftaut
French Troops Enter Tuscan Territory Under Gen Serrurier
Information received on the first of the month that a column of French troops led by General Serrurier entered the Tuscan region and began marching. The report notes their movement into Leghorn and Fan [Fano].
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Championer
Citizens Directors
Officrs
Pescaray
Garea
Monsieur
Tome
Monsier
Lam
Saint Germano
French Republic
Thaye
I.mach
Tora
Progres
St. Germano
Ancona
Bonnamy
Chams Pionet
Duherme
Kingdom of
Abbruzioes
Germany
Italy
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