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Foreign News
April 19, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Pinckney-Ville reports a battle on February 16, 1813, at Labahia between Patriot/Republican army and Royalists, with 90 Royalists killed and Spaniards under Herara Salcedo retreating after defeat.
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By the last Mails.
Baltimore, April 12.
COMMUNICATED FOR THE WHIG
Extract of a letter to H. Niles, Esq. Editor of the Weekly Register, dated Pinckney-Ville, March 20, 1813.
'Yesterday I received letters from Natchitoches, which inform me that an action took place on the 16th ult. between the Patriot or Republican army, and the Royalists at Labahia—the latter lost ninety killed.
So complete has been their defeat, that the Spaniards under Herara Salcedo have broken up their camp, and retired—the former commands where it is said to oppose the standard. In that country the Royalists have been determined the Republicans e Royalists. M'Gee di-complaint.'
Baltimore, April 12.
COMMUNICATED FOR THE WHIG
Extract of a letter to H. Niles, Esq. Editor of the Weekly Register, dated Pinckney-Ville, March 20, 1813.
'Yesterday I received letters from Natchitoches, which inform me that an action took place on the 16th ult. between the Patriot or Republican army, and the Royalists at Labahia—the latter lost ninety killed.
So complete has been their defeat, that the Spaniards under Herara Salcedo have broken up their camp, and retired—the former commands where it is said to oppose the standard. In that country the Royalists have been determined the Republicans e Royalists. M'Gee di-complaint.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Labahia Battle
Republican Army
Royalists Defeat
Herara Salcedo
Spanish Retreat
Natchitoches Report
What entities or persons were involved?
Herara Salcedo
Where did it happen?
Labahia
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Labahia
Event Date
16th Ult. (February 16, 1813)
Key Persons
Herara Salcedo
Outcome
royalists lost ninety killed; spaniards under herara salcedo broken up camp and retired.
Event Details
An action took place between the Patriot or Republican army and the Royalists at Labahia. The Royalists suffered a complete defeat.