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The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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Report from Guernsey via Mr. Charles Lind on February 3 of a battle in Brittany where Chouans repulsed republican forces, inflicting 5,000 casualties (rumors suggest 2,000-3,000). Chouans, led by figures like D'Autichamp's brother, number 60,000-100,000 and seek British aid.
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Mr. Charles Lind arrived in town yesterday morning from Guernsey, with official information to government of a desperate battle having taken place in Brittany between the Chouans and the republican forces, in which the latter were repulsed with the loss of 5000 men in killed, wounded and prisoners. Such was the report of yesterday, in consequence of Mr. Linds arrival. Other rumours diminished the loss of the Republicans to three and even to two thousand. Such intelligence was certainly brought to Guernsey from France, but we doubt its truth. It appears, however, that the Republicans have renewed hostilities; and the account of this victory may be circulated with the design of inducing the British government to forward succours to the Chouans. It is the brother of D'Autichamp, who arrived on Friday. He brought an assurance that the Chouans are in great numbers and good spirits; and their force amounts to between 60 and 100,000 men; but he comes to solicit succours, and will not represent his cause as desperate.
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Brittany
Event Date
February 3
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republicans repulsed with loss of 5000 men in killed, wounded and prisoners (rumours: 2000-3000); chouans victorious and seeking british succours
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Desperate battle in Brittany between Chouans and republican forces; latter repulsed. Intelligence from France via Guernsey. Republicans renewed hostilities. Chouans in great numbers (60-100,000 men) and good spirits, soliciting aid from British government.