Foreign News April 5, 1811

The Enquirer

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Troops, Andalusia, Portugal, Massena, Soult, Zafra, Badajoz, Olivenza, Seville Burning

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Spanish papers report French troops in Andalusia moving to Portugal to aid Massena. On 11 Jan, Soult entered Zafra with 12,000 men. Enemy near Badajoz limited to 2,000. Conde de Perme reconnoitred foes at Olivenza. On 10 Jan, French burned British goods in Seville.

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We have received Spanish papers to the date of the 24th ult. containing important information. The troops of France in the whole range of Andalusia were proceeding to Portugal to co-operate with Massena. On the 11th January Soult with about 12,000 men entered Zafra. The enemy was hovering round Badajoz; but his force in the immediate neighborhood of that fortress was only two thousand cavalry and infantry. The Conde de Perme was proceeding with the van guard of the Spanish cavalry to reconnoitre the enemy who had taken Olivenza. On the 10th January the French commenced the burning of British manufactures at Seville.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

French Troops Andalusia Portugal Massena Soult Zafra Badajoz Olivenza Seville Burning

What entities or persons were involved?

Massena Soult Conde De Perme

Where did it happen?

Andalusia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Andalusia

Event Date

10th 11th January, Papers To 24th Ult.

Key Persons

Massena Soult Conde De Perme

Outcome

soult entered zafra; enemy took olivenza; french commenced burning british manufactures at seville; enemy force near badajoz limited to 2,000 cavalry and infantry.

Event Details

French troops in Andalusia proceeding to Portugal to co-operate with Massena. Soult with 12,000 men entered Zafra on 11th January. Enemy hovering round Badajoz with only 2,000 in neighborhood. Conde de Perme with Spanish cavalry vanguard reconnoitring enemy at Olivenza. French started burning British manufactures at Seville on 10th January.