Valor Amid Desperate Action At Sea And Town
The report recalls brave conduct by Lieuts Mends, Field, Reddy, and Simpson during a siege, with Capt Boarder praised for aid. A gale drove the Wolvererie aground, yet crews lightened her and repelled enemy advances as the town faced flooding and attack, urging timely aid to lift French rule.
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Piers
Mendscand
Field
Boarder
Lieut. Reddy
Lieut. Simpson
Boorder
Mitchell
Ws. Bolton
Battle reports from Holland battle with British troops praised
The Gazette Extraordinary notes fierce fighting in Halland with British forces showing conspicuous valor despite strong enemy artillery. Allied troops captured posts after a night retreat by the enemy, while claims of Colonel Cunningham’s death are contradicted by army letters from Holland.
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Halland
Beverwyck
Wyck Op Zee
Ffort
Alkmaer
Holland
Cunningham
London News Briefs and Obscure Court Corner
A roundup of London items notes a severe jaw wound to a guards officer and the burial of Lt. Col. Morris near Burgenbrook. The Common Hall at Guildhall returns Alderman Combe and Skivner as Lord Mayor candidates with Skinners later accepted. debate over health and duty colors the proceedings. Reports touch on bread price rises, proposed whale oil refining ventures, and public notices including the Cornish Union mood and local police inquiries into past crimes.
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Grenadier
Yeserday
Guildhall
Combe
Skivner
Skinners
Mr. Combe
London
de Liveryirien
Skinner
Kemself
St- Helena
Marquis-Cornwallis
Dublin
Riverfordweily
Joseph’ Fortine
Bsq
Lewiston Gaile
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