Protests and battles in Wexford 1798 details from letters
General Lake rejects rebel terms as columns clash near Wexford and Enniscorthy. Descriptions cover the rebels fleeing across bridges, the English cavalry and infantry actions, notable wounds, and the evacuation of towns. Letters relay attacks, patrols, and responses from Cornwallis and Lord Lisle.
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Moore
Yeterday
Mir. Kenghe
Roach
Signet
G.lake
P.S
Wifetint
Casstlereagh
Wexford
Feok’s Mill
Sutton
Wilkinson
Tintern
Clonthines
Duncannon
Taghmon
Stence Orig
Skirmith
Izer
Geff
Wikisson
Enniscorthy
Hompeich
Daniel
Lord Dalhoute
Taghimon
Cork
Forth
Kune Fborough
Lake
British Commander Plans Evacuation of Saint Domingue
The report notes Sir T Maitland aboard the Thunderer off Mole St Nicolas on May 10 1798 detailing a decision to re evacuate Saint Domingue. Toussaint Louverture consented to a truce allowing inhabitants to stay or depart with guarantees for lives and property amid ships embarkations and the withdrawal of British forces by May 9 to 7th.
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Matland
Mole St. Nicholasy
St. Domingo
Flores
Port Au Prince
Toussaint
Brisith &Ores
Merachandise
T. Maitland
Col. Grant
Fie
St. Marc's
Mediterranean naval movements and Irish rebellion news
The Lifton mail reports Admiral Nelson commanding 42 ships of the line in the Mediterranean with frigates, joined by Lord St Vincent and Sir R Curtis. Buones Parte forces and a large French convoy are noted. In Ireland rebel Murfree has been executed and heads displayed. a Limerick proclamation restricts scorched earth tactics as authorities push for general measures.
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Nelson
Mediterranean
Toulon
Trowbridge
Lord St. Vincent
Cadiz
R. Curtis
Oulon
Buones Parte
Baffeterre
Guadaloupe
Ctyler
Harvey
W. Bentick
J. Seaton
St. Vincent's
Ligee
Fiset
Prince. of Weales
Lisbon
Stewart
Pasengers
Prince Adolphus
Murfree
LUADUN MARIALLS CORN EXCHANGE STOCKS AND PRICES
A June report from the Corn Exchange notes small activity on Eighth morning with samples offered at a small advance while inferior sorts held. Fine malting barley scarce, oats ample with dull trade. prices for Wheat, Mealing, Rye, Barley, Malt listed. Stock prices show Bank Stock at 1482, with Per Cent figures for various securities.
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Corn Exchange
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Ennisworthy
Mr. Roche
J. More
P. S
Gevalia
Fune
M'Manus
Oulart
E. Hay
M*‘Manus
Matthew Keughe
Enniscerthy
Woexford
St,.Domingo
Dublin
Ge. Donn
Monaftereveny
Roth
Pack
Sth Dragoon Guards
Porperéus
Rathan‘gan
Bick
Stewat
Jth Dragoons
Rgth
Mount Kennedy
Isieut. Man
Gore
Mount Kennedy Cavary
Balinierufi
Caithness
Westmeath
Cornwallis
His Grace the Duke of Porthand
Ge. Ge. &E
Thomas
Ireland
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