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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Brig Reindeer arrives in Philadelphia from Lisbon with reports: Lord Wellington arrived around October 10; French forces 70 miles distant, British 40 miles; expected British troops to embark on transports and warships to avoid engagement.
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Yesterday arrived at this port, the brig Reindeer, Wade, 50 days from Lisbon. Capt. W. sailed the 15th October, 5 days previous to which Lord Wellington arrived in that place and it was reported the French were within 70 miles, and the British about 40 miles distance. It was generally expected the English would not risk an engagement; but avoid it by embarking their troops on board several transports and men of war, lying in the roads for that purpose.
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Lisbon
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5 Days Previous To 15th October
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no engagement expected; british troops to embark on transports and men of war to avoid battle.
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The brig Reindeer, Capt. Wade, arrived in Philadelphia after 50 days from Lisbon, having sailed on 15th October. Five days prior, Lord Wellington arrived in Lisbon. Reports indicated French forces were 70 miles away and British 40 miles distant. It was expected the English would avoid engagement by embarking troops on transports and men of war in the roads.