French note to Empire Deputation on peace terms at Rastadt
The French ministers present concessions to the Empire, proposing limits on Kehl, a bridge at Huningen, and private noble status, while left bank ecclesiastical dependencies pass to France and a peace, solid and honorable, is promised. The report notes no official Prussian cession announcement yet.
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Germany
Rastadt
Kehl
Republic
Huninguen
Huninguien
Bonier
Jean Debry
War between Sardinia and Genoa region flares up
Reports from Leghorn to Gema describe a near declaration of war between the Republic and the King of Sardinia. Rebel forces from Piedmont seized Carrollo, then Sardinian troops moved through Ligurian lands, attacking Carroso and skirmishing near Gavi for six hours with no clear victor after two more days of fighting.
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Italy
Leghorn
Fune
Florence
Sergarzi
Spain
Ilan
Jane
Bologna
Ferrara
Modena
Reggio
Gema
Fane
Sardinia
Carrollo
Carrosio
Gavi
French Directory Responds to Piedmontese Action in Liguria
The loss of royal troops exceeds rebels. The Great Council adopts measures to defend Ligurian territory and inform citizens about the Republic’s stance toward Turin. 500000 livres is allocated to repel Piedmontese threats as French forces move to Alessandria and Novi to monitor troop movements.
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Great Council
Turin
Republic
Alessandria
Novi
Sardinia
New Chivalry Order Formed in Riga
In Riga a new Order of Chivalry is formed to oppose Jaco binism and support Monarchy. The Emperor will admit no more of Conde's emigrants.
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Russia
Riga
Conde
Proclamation by Lafalcette Stirs Corcyra Tensions
May 5 Constantinople reports Lafalcette, interim Venetian Islands commandant, issued a public proclamation to Corcyra inhabitants that unsettles the Porte. The text’s stated pacific aims clash with its bold promises, prompting official cautions. Philippopoli letters narrate Seid Ali Pacha’s redoubt at Widdin, stoutly defended, then captured after a hard fight with heavy losses. thousand prisoners were taken and later released after disarmament.
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Constantinople
Lafalcette
Corcyra
Porte
Philippopoli
Seid Ali Pacha
Widdin
Paflawan Oglou
Capture of the Prince Adolphus packet by Le Tigre
Le Tigre seized the Prince Adolphus packet 150 leagues west of Cape Finisterre. Gen Pigot and his Lady onboard along with officers and others were allowed to travel with a prize-master and guard, on promise not to retake. They agreed to ransom the vessel for 17,000 dollars and were returned to port. Messages from Alicant dated June 9 mention a French consul seeking port-duty exemption and a near-term French squadron. Despite Cadiz’s fleet, Spanish merchant ships pass unmolested.
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Portugal
Lifoon
Prince Adolphus
le Tigre
Cape Finisterre
Pigot
Gibraltar
Spain
Alicant
Mediterranean
Cadiz
Loss of British sloop reported from Cape Henlopen
Philadelphia May 28 reports by Mr Low arriving from Cape Henlopen bring melancholy news of a British sloop's loss. The message notes the vessel and circumstances are not fully detailed in the excerpt.
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Philadelphia
Low
Cape Henlopen
Disaster as De Braak Sinks Off Old Kjín Roads
The De Braak, towing a prize, capsized near Old Kjín Roads about 4 PM Friday. A gust tipped the ship on her beam ends. 38 officers, seamen, and marines drowned or lost. About 25 escaped by boats. several rescued by a pilot boat. The fleet had pursued a strange sail and failed to rejoin convoy. Prize-master, a Midshipman, and Boatswain survived. The captain’s wife awaited him at New York. The prize lies at the fort.
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de Braak
Drew
Kjin Roads
Western Isles
Chace
New York
Fort
Noted Executed Tyrants in Ireland Treason List
Among Ireland's most considerable treason executions are Dr Esmond and Grogan Esq. Both were prominent figures with wealth and influence. Chortle, who commanded rebels at Saintfield, was executed. J Dickie, J Storey, and others faced court martial and hanging in Belfast. Harvey and Colclough were found in a cave at the Saltees with arms, later executed. Details describe their trials, executions, and the impact on families. The Cork case revealed 116 United Irishmen in the city with a numbered relay system.
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Ireland
Esmond
Grogan
Wexford
Chortle
Saintfield
J. Dickie
Belfast
J. Storey
Bagnal Harvey
Colclough
Saltees
Harvey
Hagh
Clonegall
Keefe
Ford
Cork
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