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Foreign News
December 6, 1810
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Lisbon reports critical military situation in Portugal with enemy forces 6 leagues away; battle expected to decide fate. Earl of Busaco (Lord Wellington) has gained advantages in skirmishes, boosting confidence.
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OCR Quality
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Excellent
Full Text
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, dated October 30.
"Our political situation is very critical, as the enemy are but 6 leagues from us. Strong hopes are nevertheless entertained that he cannot penetrate further. A battle is momentarily expected, which will for a time decide the fate of Portugal. In all the affairs of out-posts and skirmishing, the Earl of Busaco, (late Lord Wellington) has so far decidedly gained the advantage, and inspired the people with great confidence of his ability to keep the enemy at bay."
"Our political situation is very critical, as the enemy are but 6 leagues from us. Strong hopes are nevertheless entertained that he cannot penetrate further. A battle is momentarily expected, which will for a time decide the fate of Portugal. In all the affairs of out-posts and skirmishing, the Earl of Busaco, (late Lord Wellington) has so far decidedly gained the advantage, and inspired the people with great confidence of his ability to keep the enemy at bay."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Portugal Military Situation
Enemy Advance
Lord Wellington
Skirmishes
Expected Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
Earl Of Busaco
Lord Wellington
Where did it happen?
Portugal
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Portugal
Event Date
October 30
Key Persons
Earl Of Busaco
Lord Wellington
Outcome
decidedly gained the advantage in out-posts and skirmishing
Event Details
Political situation critical with enemy 6 leagues away; hopes they cannot advance further. Battle momentarily expected to decide Portugal's fate. Earl of Busaco has inspired confidence by keeping enemy at bay.