An item dated Zierikzee the 8th (?) reported that the French minister of navy admiral Docret (1) arrived in the evening of the 11th and visited the navy yard and inspected the complete flotilla and the troops already embarked. After a stay of just 36 hours he departed accompanied by general Savary (2). In Flushing was a large number of warships and transports gathered and it was expected that the Batavian flotilla would depart on short notice.
Notes
1. This must be Denis Dècres (18 June 1761 Chaumont, Champagne-7 December 1820 Paris), minister of navy between 3 October 1801 and 1 April 1814 and between 20 march and 7 July 1815. Promoted to the rank of vice-admiral on 30 May 1804.
2. Anne Jean Marie René Savary, 1st Duc de Rovigo (26 April 1774 Marq, Ardennes, France 2 June 1833 Paris, France), general and diplomat.
Notes
1. This must be Denis Dècres (18 June 1761 Chaumont, Champagne-7 December 1820 Paris), minister of navy between 3 October 1801 and 1 April 1814 and between 20 march and 7 July 1815. Promoted to the rank of vice-admiral on 30 May 1804.
2. Anne Jean Marie René Savary, 1st Duc de Rovigo (26 April 1774 Marq, Ardennes, France 2 June 1833 Paris, France), general and diplomat.
