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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 13, 1798
Page
6
A partial OCR fragment notes a gunshot wound to the right arm with a ball lodged behind the scapula. The body allegedly was buried inside a prison. The passage is terse and lacks broader context or names.
A June 4 1798 Dublin Castle dispatch from Lord Lieutenant to the Home Secretary notes a Ballycanoe skirmish near Gorey where about one hundred rebels were killed by Antrim militia and Yeomen Cavalry. It commends the militia for patience and zeal and praises Major General Myers for organizing them with promptitude and ability.
A Dublin cafe recounts gatherings and a 1798 rebellion scene near Slieve Buy Mountain. Officers are wounded, some killed, as forces clash and retreat to Ayron failing to gain advantage. Admiralty letters celebrate Sir Francis Laforey’s Hydra victory over a French frigate and corvette off Havre.
A detailed report describes a naval engagement near Dieppe where the Vesuvius and Trial chased a French cutter and recovered to shore. The Hydra advanced and burned the enemy flagship La Contiante, while the Veluvee and other ships endured a night bombardment. Officers Acklom Simonds and Blanch earned praise for boarding actions, and ships Hydra Vesuvius Trial conducted a coordinated, successful action with no British losses.
A dense list of London and regional tradespeople with varied occupations such as innkeepers hat-makers silversmiths carpenters and merchants. Entries include dates in July June and month abbreviations, with locations spanning Birmingham York Manchester Bristol and Essex among others, noting occupations and residences.
Dispatch from Dublin dated June 8 1798 notesLieut Gen Lake received an express from Major Gen Johnson reporting rebels attacked New Ross with great force after hours of combat they were repulsed. Rebels suffered heavy losses iron guns captured and later retreated to Catrick Buimney Major Gen Johnson praises his troops Eustace and others Lord Mountjoy killed in action Camden signs as Portland's secretary.
On Saturday evening the Dukes of York and Gloucester conferred instructions on officers to command the 1990 rank and file forming the first battalions of the second and third regiments and the third battalion of the first. Troops received two days pay in advance and were drawn up in St George's Fields and Hyde Park before being conveyed to Portsmouth, some by flying machines and others by coaches. The 15th Light Dragoons later joined from Winchester via Gosport. Letters from Baron Thugut and Count Merfeld praise Lieut. Col Aylett and officers, noting their Imperial Majesty sent medals for the April 24, 1794 action at Nillers en Couche where the regiment routed the enemy and saved the Emperor's life.
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