Massena reports two days of brutal battle near Zurich and Alps
Massena details heavy combat with the enemy at Vettikon Zolikon and Reisbach, noting heavy losses, 3009 prisoners after a defile, and praise for Soult and other officers. He reports General Cherin wounded, Debilly also hurt, and Massena’s plan to occupy a chain of mountains from the Albis to the Rhine and Lake Zug as the lines shift.
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Vettikon
Zolikon
Reisbach
Soult
Cherin
Debilly
P. S
Secombe
Welen
Getchienen
Massena
Zurich
Humbert
Prince Charles
Hotze
Brunel
Barthe and
Albis
Rhine
Zug
Limmal
Oudinot
Maffena
Speech by Citizen Sieges Reflects Duty and Virtue in Revolution
A Directory member voices duty over private happiness, praising republican virtue and national unity. He reflects on returning to France, the strength of the public will, and loyalty to the Republic, concluding with resolve to serve the people and uphold the Constitution. Also reports General Cherin’s death from Danube army wounds and other allied wartime updates across Strasbourg, Austrian forces, and notable captives.
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Directory
France
Strasburgh
Fune
Cherin
St. Gall
Stippichuz
Berne
Prince Hohenlohe
Bologna News on Naples Army Junction and Defenses
Bologna May 17 report that the Naples column by Ancona has joined Gen Montrichard's division. The city is defended by this corps and Urbino fortress with strong garrison and enhanced fortifications. Montrichard defeated Austrian forces moving toward Bologna Ferrara, with hopes to reestablish communications with Ferrara. Gen Hullen moved headquarters to Fienza to guard the Adriatic shores. national guards in allied nations fully back the French.
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Bologna
Naples
Ancona
Montrichard
Urbino
Montrickard
Ferrara
Hullen
Fienza
Adriatic Sea
Last Indies Negotiations Hold Critical Stage with Tippoo
Advices from India show negotiations with Tippoo being extremely critical. Lord Mornington demanded a categorical reply within twenty days after ordering French officers to be dismissed. If unsatisfactory, the first aim would be to seize Mangalore to cut French sea correspondence with Britain’s eastern foe.
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India
Tippoo
Lord Mornington
Nizam
Mangalore
Malabar
Dublin Court Martial Sits in June Trial of John Moore
In Dublin yesterday a Court Martial at the barracks tried John Moore for the killing of Captain Hume of Wicklow. Witness O Neil testified Moore was part of a six man rebel party. Moore fired after Conway misfired, killing the captain. Moore admitted deserting from the Antrim Militia and pleaded not guilty. He was found guilty and executed in front of the New Prison.
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Dublin
Jom Moore
Charlemont-street
Hume
Conway
John Moore
Captain Hume
Apor
Damages for wall injury by river barge case in Duke of Richmond suit
In a law report from the Duke of Richmond v Lechmere, a barge on the Thames drifted and damaged the Privy Gardens wall. Lord Kenyon held the owner responsible, stating the river does not excuse harm to another's property. Damages 20 shillings.
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Duke of Richmond
Lechmere
Duke
Thames
Privy Gardens
Evas
Kenyan
Lewis
Baldery
Chelmsford
Button
Hobgood
Susmbell
Garrow F
Sambell
Wells
Erskine
Garrow
Mr. Sambell
Lord Kenyon
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Ireland
LAW Reports
Court of Kine
Bexcu
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