Foreign News June 16, 1812

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Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Military Campaign, Colonial Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Florida Patriots, Spanish Attack, Us Troops Evacuation, Col Smith Reinforcement, Gov Mitchell Artillery

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Letter from Savannah dated May 30th reports U.S. troops likely staying in Florida to support patriots gaining strength against Spaniards. Spanish boats attacked patriot encampment; Col. Smith's Rifle Corps reinforced but retreated, leaving camp. Gov. Mitchell sends field artillery.

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From a Gentleman in Savannah, to his friend in this City, dated, Savannah May 30th.

"It is now believed here that the U. S. troops will not evacuate Florida—Provisions are sent to them from this place in such quantities as may serve the patriots also, whose cause is gaining strength and organization. I now have the fullest expectation that the Patriots can and will firmly establish their cause and hold the Province: the Spaniards attacked the right wing of their encampment and position, with several boats carrying 9 and 12 pound cannon and a small schr. Gun boat with a 24. Col. Smith reinforced the Patriots with a detachment of the Rifle Corps; but they were obliged to give ground and retreat, leaving their camp. Gov. Mitchell has ordered several pieces of Field Artillery to be forwarded to the Camp."

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Florida Patriots Spanish Attack Us Troops Evacuation Col Smith Reinforcement Gov Mitchell Artillery

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Smith Gov. Mitchell

Where did it happen?

Florida

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Florida

Event Date

As Of May 30th

Key Persons

Col. Smith Gov. Mitchell

Outcome

patriots retreated, leaving their camp

Event Details

Belief that U.S. troops will not evacuate Florida; provisions sent to troops and patriots whose cause is gaining strength and organization, with expectation they will hold the province. Spaniards attacked right wing of patriot encampment with boats carrying 9-12 pound cannon and a schooner gunboat with 24-pounder. Col. Smith reinforced with Rifle Corps detachment, but they gave ground and retreated. Gov. Mitchell ordered field artillery forwarded to camp.