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Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Republican forces attacked Chouan rebel quarters near Sables, inflicting heavy casualties including one chief, leading 5,000 rebels to surrender due to fatigue and shortages, per a letter from Port St. Maloes on October 16.
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A letter from Port St. Maloes, of October 16th, mentions, that three columns, of our army attacked the quarters Of the Chouans Sables, of the Rebels, And have made a dreadful slaughter among them. We are yet ignorant, of The number which have fallen under the Victorious and brave Republicans. It is Considerable. One of their chiefs, however, has been found among the slain.
Five thousand of these rebels, who Witnessed the carnage of their brethren, Threw down their arms, and demanded Quarters. Fatigued with fighting without success, and in want of every thing.
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Primary Location
Sables
Event Date
October 16th
Outcome
considerable number of rebels killed, including one chief; 5,000 surrendered.
Event Details
Three columns of the Republican army attacked the quarters of the Chouans Sables rebels, making a dreadful slaughter among them. One chief was found among the slain. Five thousand rebels, witnessing the carnage, threw down their arms and demanded quarters, fatigued and in want of everything.