When was it published?

May 4, 1795 in Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Foreign News May 4, 1795

Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, War Report

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rear Admiral Villaret Joyeuse, Kellerman, General Jourdan, General Pichegru, French General Daendels, Golofkin

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Navy, Brest Expedition, Army Commands, Amsterdam Summons, North Seas, Sambre And Meuse

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What is this article about?

Paris papers to March 9 report French naval preparations in Brest for a secret expedition to the North Seas under Rear Admiral Villaret Joyeuse, army command changes including Kellerman to Sambre and Meuse, and General Daendels' summons to Amsterdam's commandant Golofkin.

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By the Brig Iphigenia, Captain Thompson, arrived here last Saturday, 43 days from Bordeaux, we have Paris papers, to the 9th of March, they are filled chiefly with addresses to the Convention from different departments, congratulating them on the situation of the Republic. We have, however, extracted the following articles from them.

Am: Daily Adv.

BREST, 3 Ventose, (Feb. 21.)

Rear Admiral Villaret Joyeuse has now taken post for Amsterdam, with several officers and sailors, and with the title and Commander in chief of the naval forces of the French Republic in the North Seas. Two fleets are fitting out here, and take troops on board for a secret expedition. One division of six ships of 74 guns, 3 frigates, and sloops of war, weighed anchor yesterday, with provisions for six months on board.

Kellerman is going to take the command of the army of the Sambre and Meuse, General Jourdan goes to that of the North, which General Pichegru is to leave, in order to go to that of the Rhine.

The summons which the French General Daendels sent to the commandant of Amsterdam, Golofkin, is short but good, here it is.

"I command thee, General, to march immediately out of the city with the garrison, as I intend to march in this evening."

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

French Navy Brest Expedition Army Commands Amsterdam Summons North Seas Sambre And Meuse

What entities or persons were involved?

Rear Admiral Villaret Joyeuse Kellerman General Jourdan General Pichegru French General Daendels Golofkin

Where did it happen?

Brest

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Brest

Event Date

3 Ventose (Feb. 21); Papers To 9th Of March

Key Persons

Rear Admiral Villaret Joyeuse Kellerman General Jourdan General Pichegru French General Daendels Golofkin

Outcome

one division of fleet weighed anchor for secret expedition; army command changes assigned; summons issued to evacuate amsterdam.

Event Details

Rear Admiral Villaret Joyeuse appointed Commander in chief of naval forces in North Seas, heading to Amsterdam. Two fleets fitting out in Brest with troops for secret expedition; one division of six 74-gun ships, three frigates, and sloops sailed with six months provisions. Kellerman to command army of Sambre and Meuse; Jourdan to North army, replacing Pichegru who goes to Rhine army. General Daendels summoned Amsterdam commandant Golofkin to evacuate the city.