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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 23, 1799
Page
9
A detailed account describes British naval and land actions against Spanish forces near Belize, including gunboat engagements, troop embarkations, and captures. It notes officers praised for merit, describes the expedition by Campeachy and Merlin, and reports on related dispatches from Vice-Admiral Hyde Parker. Additional items cover Irish unrest in Clare, politics of an Union, and education notices.
An account reports Merlin and convoy exchanges near Ercae ConfiGon against Shyals Eolaad. The squadron pressed the enemy to Belize and St George’s Key, suffering no casualties aboard our side while the Spaniards retreated. Commanded by Gen. O’Neil, about 2500 troops and sailors, numerous vessels including two floops and schooners engaged. letters found in a canoe hint at targets and routes. The narrative praises officers, crew, and the negro Daves for their spirited defense and effective command.
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Many favours are received, but owing to the extreme length of the official documents inserted in this day's Paper, are obliged to be deferred till our next.
Bark Stock 3 per Cent Red 5362 Con and 52 dollars indicated for the security. The note item shows a compact reference to a 3 percent redemptive bond with a stated price in dollars.
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