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Foreign News November 30, 1803

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Washington, District Of Columbia

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European papers report French preparations for invading England: Army of England under Soult (45,000 men) at Ghent; additional forces at St. Omer's and Amiens (80-90,000+ men); 8,000 gunboats building. England mobilizes militia and naval patrols. Updates on Turkish ambassador to Paris, calmed Egyptian troubles, unlikely northern coalition, and UK-Spain amity.

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New-York, November 14.

By the ship Fame, Captain Howland, in 36 days from Liverpool, we have received Liverpool papers to the 7th of October, and London prints to the evening of the 5th. Paris papers had been received at London as late as the 22d of September, from which it appears that the most extensive means were adopted to accomplish the invasion of England.

One great army, called the Army of England, was assembled under Lieut. Gen. Soult, to whose staff Gen. Andreossi was attached. It was to consist of 12 demi-brigades, 12 regiments of cavalry, two of flying artillery, and 10 companies of artillery on foot; the whole force would be about 45,000 men.

Head-quarters were to be established at Ghent, where Bonaparte was expected the latter end of September. There are likewise two great encampments at St. Omer's and Ghent, whose united force would be from 80 to 90,000 men.

There was to be a third army assembled at Amiens, on the plan of the Army of Reserve, that was so serviceable at Marengo. It was to consist of 30,000 men, two-thirds cavalry. Bonaparte's military residence was to be with this army at St. Omer's. The drawing of troops from Italy, was corroborated; 5,000 of these troops were destined for the post of the highest honour, to fight under the First Consul on the grand expedition. The time fixed in France for this great attempt was said to be about the beginning of Brumaire, the middle of November. This, however, might be calculated to mislead the English.

The building of gun boats, in the several French harbours, proceeded with the utmost activity. The number already built was stated at 8,000. Those of the third class were to be rowed with 36 oars, 3 men to each oar, so that their celerity, even in case of being deprived of their sails, by any accident, is strongly insisted upon. In England, the public mind seems to be exclusively occupied with preparations to repel the threatened invasion. On the 5th of October several regiments of militia marched for Pevensey, in Sussex, the identical spot where William the Norman landed with 60,000 men. The force in that quarter were to be employed in forming redoubts, and constructing other works; that part being the most accessible of the Sussex coasts. Between Beachy Head and Portsmouth, six line of battle ships and twelve frigates were constantly cruising. Heath Effendi, a new Turkish Ambassador with a numerous suite, was on his way to Paris.

The troubles in Egypt appear, by the last accounts, to be in some measure allayed, and great harmony now subsists between the tottering government of Turkey, and the diseased Beys. The coalition of the northern potentates of Europe, which for some time appeared probable, is quite unlikely to take place. A neutrality, it was rationally supposed, would be observed by them. Between Great-Britain and Spain an amicable understanding still exists.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

French Invasion Preparations Army Of England Gunboats English Defenses Bonaparte Ghent Encampment Turkish Ambassador Egypt Troubles

What entities or persons were involved?

Lieut. Gen. Soult Gen. Andreossi Bonaparte Heath Effendi

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

September October 1803

Key Persons

Lieut. Gen. Soult Gen. Andreossi Bonaparte Heath Effendi

Outcome

preparations ongoing; no invasion executed; english defenses mobilized; diplomatic notes on egypt, coalitions, and alliances.

Event Details

French assembly of Army of England (45,000 men) under Soult at Ghent; additional encampments at St. Omer's and Ghent (80-90,000 men); third army at Amiens (30,000 men, mostly cavalry); Bonaparte to reside at St. Omer's; troops from Italy; invasion planned for mid-November; 8,000 gunboats built; English militia to Pevensey, naval patrols; Turkish ambassador to Paris; Egypt troubles allayed; northern coalition unlikely; UK-Spain amity.

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