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London, England, 1813-12-13 00:00:00

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Croce, at tilt dame time thot I took the bridge of
Merin, near Qoriaia. In thc Night the enemy passed
the Tionaci, aidive took posisesion of GOririi: The
Isonzo olferia; tia now, a strong position, I =felled
back upon Trteste with part of my troops. Admiral
Freemantle had already lauded marines; and made
preparations for the siege. •
The rapidity of our movements had prevented the
transport of a battering-traio; there were consequently
no other guns but those of the fleet, which Admiral
Freemantle landed with great activity at the same
time the batteries were begun.
On the 12th, the town of Trieste was taken by 13a,
ron D'Aspre, and we pushed our posts on that side
close to the ramparts. Colonel Robertson landed
from Lissa with detachments of the 35th, De Roll's,
the Corsicans, Calabrese, and the Italian Levy, with
six pieces of Feld artillery and two mortars.
The 16th our tire commenced, and in the evening
the windmill, a strong round tower, was occupied.
Our works were approached on different points, and
the posts the enemy occupied in advance were taken,
except the Schanza. A company of Croats got pos.
session of a wood, 300 yards from the ramparts, from
whence, during the rest of the siege, they very much
annoyed the enemy at his guns.

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trig with one gun bid loop holes In it, standing upon
a hill, with a wall real)4 unit I+ feet highs au
driver gad 60 meta,
We had some eommtmlcallon with the atstle
in the morning, and the truce was broke off •at a very
short notice by the enemy, who opened on all sides.
The 32-peunder was fired upon the Schanza! The
first shot the gun recoiled, and the ground giv-
ing way, it fell backward off the platform, which was
siz feet above the level. It was fine to see Captain
Rowley and his people immediately Fet a triangle
above the work; and the 32-pounder wish its carriage
run up to its place again under a shower of grape
and musketry, which occasioned a severe loss. To-
wards evening, the enemy in the Schanza held out
the white Rag, and surrendered to Captain Rowley.
Having now possession of the Schanza, which com-
manded the castle and the Windmill•hill, we set to
work upon some advanced batteries within 400 yards
of the castle, but the weather was so wet, and the la-
bour so great, that it was not until the morning of
the ‘4,th that they were complete, when the enemy
acceded to our altered propositions for surrendering
the castle. We were prepared to have opened with
eleven 32-pounders, twelve 1.8-pounders, four mor-
tars, and four howitzers.

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On the 2sd tire. Schanza Was taken, greatly owing 1 Every Captain, Officer, and person in the squa-
to the courage and exertions of Captain Rowley.— 1 dron, has done his duty. Captaio Rowley has been,
Three batteries, for 18 and 32-pounders, were imme- 'as usual, most prominent on every occ.-sion. I ad-
diately begun, and Captain Berentsil opened a trench mired the example he shewed at the. attack of the
which formed a first parallel, at the distance of 400 Schanza, with the courage and activity of Lieute-
yards. A mortar battery was built near the Schema, nants Hotham and Moore, and Mr. Hibbert, Mid-
and one for howitzers, in the prolongation of the at. , shipman of the Eagle. Captain Angelo, of the 21st
tack ill front. Captaiq Rains occupied with two mor-regiment, was foremost in spewing where to place
tars, a battery in the rear, which threw with great fascines to protect the men, whilst the gun was get...
effect. As soon as these batteries were ready, the tissf up.
enemy capitulated. . •
I beg to recommend to the Lords Commissioners
The labour of all these works was incredible, of the Admiralty, Captain Moresby, ot his Majesty's
owing to the soft ground, occasioned by the continual sloop Wizard. He commanded one of the batteries
rains, and the fire of the enemy ; and nothing but the from the 16th until the 244 h, when he was ordered
extraordinary exertions of the men, and the perfect to form a ,battery with four 32-pounders, within
harMony which prevailed, could have overcome the breaching distance; in the course of 56 howl, under
difficulties. The officers, seamen, and marines, of all the disadvantages of weather! Scc. he, with fifty
the British squadron, particularly exerted themselves, ' men from the Miltord, and twenty from, the Wizard,'
and were animated by the presence of the Admiral, completed the whole without any assistance what-
who himself superintended the works and directed ever. And 1 must also mention the good conduct
the batteries. lof Mr. William. Watts, Acting Master of the said
Of the British land troops, the Calabrese had the sloop, who was severely wounded ; Captain Dunn,
most opportunity to distinguish themselves. Captain of the Mermaid, who was also very assiduous on-
Ronca, a brave officer, was wounded ; after which every occasion. Captain Markland commanded the
the command devolved upon Lieutenant Butler, who marines, and I have to thank him for exerting him-
shewed bravery and activity. Colonel Robertson self in every way, particularly in the arrangement of
was destined for the right of the attack, if it had been stores and provisions. We have at times bad 12(K)
continued. Lieutenant Rains, of the Royal Artillery, ' men on shore, at work and in the batteries, and the
directed the fire of the mortars, with great effect and general good conduct of the officers, seamen, and
intelligence. . . ! marines, with the hominy that }Lis invariably sub-
Captain Angelo, of the 21st regiment, who was sisted between the Austrian troops and our people,
with me during the operations that preceded the siege, is quite gratifying to me.
has rendered very essential sesvice. I When we opened against the citadel it contained
Captain Ikrenstil, of the Italian Levy, acted as soo Frenchmen, 45 large guns, four mortars, and
engineer, and deserves to be most particularly re. four howitzers. ,
commended ;—he was continually in the trenches . The consequence of the taking this place will be
without being relieved. The fall of the castle of felt throughout this country! and General Nugent
Trieste closes one most important part of our opera. has deservedly all the merit of having liberated
lions, and gives us the pinsession sal the coast from these provinces in the space of two months with so
Dalmatia, to the top of the Adriatic, with all the sinall'a force.
roads that lead from thence. I I have the honour of forwarding the terms of the
The whole of these operations prove how, by the capitulation ; about fifty sail of vessels were taken is
mutual ass:stauce of the army and navy, a very supe- this port.
rior force will be at length overcome. I always Our loss has not been so great as might have been
found Admiral Freemantle in readiness to support expected under ad the circumstances. I have the
me-; and, by the confidence which that gave me, I honour to be, Ste. (Signed) Ecc.
was enabled to undertake operations, which other- I (TRASSLATIOs ).
wise would have been destructive. It was this that A Convention agreed upon between Rear-Admiral Fremantle,
allowed me to act in rear of the enemy, and give up commanding the British forces, and Count Nugeat, Major-
frequently my land communication, convinced that it ' Gener4l and commanding the Austrian forces briar Trieste,
ou one part, and the Chevalier Rabble, Colonel Commandant
would soon be opened again. I of the Fort, for his Majesty the Emperor of the French, King
As to the siege of the Castle of Trieste, your I ot Italy, &c. on the ether.
Lordship will perceive, by the above, that the ' Article I, The fort of Trieste shall be delivered up to the
greatest part of the credit must be given to Admiral troops of his Majestyc the Emperor of Austria,N King
be of Boise-
Freemantle and.the Navy, and it is my duty to ac- shall
andnot
be/I:arta
time c.obne the
rel
relieved
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boyt
the ovem
French r
onest, lt.
Alliedlt
knowledge it. I Army.
The result of this first part of the campaign is, Answer.—The fort shall be delivered up to the Allied Troops
that besides the killed and wounded in the different on the Bth November, at ten o'clock in the morning.
actions, the enemy has sustained a loss in prisoners, fillcanbiaerchrautof the fort with their erns,
andA"ba."; The
Theopsshslai with them two field-pieces, with
which is greater than the number of troops I coal- their cagigssogiri.s, and 'They
to Italy.
mind.--I have the honour to be, itc. I in this article shall be included the Officers in the service of
ADMIRALTYIOFFICE, DECEMBER 11. I France or her Allies, who may be now at Trieste sick, and also
' the persons employed in the several civildepartnieuts, who, front
COPT OF A LETTER FROM REAR-ADMIRAL FREMANTLE the want of means of removal, have not been able to folksy
TO JOHN. WILSON CROKIllts ESQ. DATED ON BOARD their Chiefs.
TM/ MILFORD,. OFF TRIESTE, OCTOBBR 31. i Answer.—The troops shall march out of the fort with the
honaurs of war, and shall lay down their arms at the entrance
SIII—I have the honour to acquaint you, for the of the town, to 'proceed forthwith to Italy.
information of the Lords Commissioners of the Ad- In this Article shall be included the French or Allied Officers
miralty, that I left cola on the 19th ult. and arrived who may be in the Fort sick, as also thepersons employed in the
at Capo D'lstria on the 21st, when General Count Civil Departments, who, for want of means of removal, have
, nolt.bheeeon
Nugent met me on the same day. Much credit is fliabcltentowfioltllbaew
allowed tbr Chtoiekfze,epand
theirermsaiwnorids.n the
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due to Captain Gower, of the Elizabeth, for having I Are 111. Conveyances will be furnishel, as well for the field-
opened a communication with the army, and for pieces and their caissons, as for the equipages of the Officers and
assisting materially in putting the place in a good the baggage of the men.
Answer.—Conveyances will be furnished for the equipages of
state of defence. the Officers
On the 27th September, the army under General Art. IV. On their route, provisions shall be supplied to the
Nugent moved ; the Elizabeth was ordered off Mu- i, troops, by his Majesty the Emperor of Austria, until ;heir arri-
gia, whilst the Bacchante, with a company of Aus- i vat at the advanced pos:s of the army of Italy.
trian troops, proceeded to Dwino. Answer.—Granted, on condition that they shall he paid for.
Art. V. With regard to the delivering up the magizines of
I remained at Capo D'lstria in constant corn- stores and provisions, Conunissariee shall be named oacis side
spondence with General Nugent, who was harassing to take inventories of them.
the army of the Viceroy on his retreat, until the Answer —Commissaries shall be named immediately, and the
morning of the sth inst. when I sailed for Trieste, inyentories of the provisions and magazines shall be made on the
and advanced the Ilizabeth to Dwino. General stsAt oft:II/The. r, tam
1 he sick who are now in the hospitals shall be treated
Nugent, who continued to follow the enemy, left to the same manner as the Austrians is the same situation, and,
some troops near Trieste, and the port was com. when able to perform the journey, shall be sent towards Italy.
pletely blockaded by sea. About noon, on the 10th, Answer.—Granted, as well as afree passage for the sick and
Art. e (Iv ;In. theh efobrtil
the enemy surprised us by opening a masked battery,:abitants shall not be examined or molested
with a field piece and a howitzer, upon the Milford, wouo
on account of their opinions, or their attachment to the French
whose Stern was towards the shore, and began firing. i Government, under the laws of which they found themselves.
—Captain Markland in a few minutes got a spring Answer.—Refused, as not being within the competency of the
upon the cable, and opened' a steady well-directed Commandant of
of the Fort.
Art. and
as
fire upon the battery; in a ,quarter of an hour both different civil
departments,u which casks,clam:: ionoincgbetehoe preaopeforeseodf the
guns were completely disabled, two men killed and want of means of conveyance, and which are in ilia fort, shall be
seven wounded, whilst not a person was touched on deposited at a commissary's, to be sent to such place as the
board the ship, although one shell exploded on the French Government shall desire, and at its own expence.
, Answer—Granted, on condition that these cases shall not
poop deck. .
contain effects belonging to the Government.
On the 10th I landed the marines and two field (signed) Neat NT, Major-General.
pieces under Captain Markland: —on the 11th the T. F. Fuzzat•Nzte.
General returned from Goriaiaf having obliged the The 29th October, 1813. ItA3llll.
List of Officers,
.Seamen, and Marines, Killed and Wounded,
Viceroy to pass the -Isonzo :: it was then determined belonging to his Majesty's Squadron under the orders of Rear-
, to lay siege-to-the castle, ' Admiral ./rreemantle, at the Siege of Trieste, from the 16th to
. By the Ipth,"'in the, tnOrning, we had twelve guns the Stst of October 1813.
in two batteries, which opened their fire and conti- Mr. Watts, Acting Mute( of the Wizard, severely wounded,.
toy. yteing, Midsipman of ditto, wounded.
nice nearly the: whole day.; towards the evening the tot
eKilled— eamen and marines.
energy was driven from the Windmill, which was Wounged-33 seamen and marines.
takan possession of by 'the Austrian troops, and two Tetal—ro killed and S "'minded!'
hoWitzers advanced there. The firing was continued ~,,, (Signed) Tilos. F. VRILEMANTLF, Rear-Admiral.
occasionally until mean on the 234, by which time Al
"frllled
, a k7i1191, 10 wounded. Elizabeth, 2 wounded. Eagle,
Captain Rowley had got a 32-pounder within 200 killed,
_ , wounded. Tremendous, 6 wounded. *cask, 2
. died, 4 wounded. Wizard, I killed, 6 woundel,
yitrds of the Schanza, vhere there was a strong build. 1 • Total—W killed, 35 wounded.