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Kentucky Gazette And General Advertiser
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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Reports in Lexington of a possible battle between U.S. forces under General Wilkinson and Spanish troops under General Harara near the Sabine River are circulating, with conflicting claims of victory or defeat. However, the latest Mississippi Messenger from Natchez (to Nov. 11) reports no fighting; U.S. troops have marched from Natchez toward the Sabine, establishing a position, while Spaniards remain on the other side.
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During last week, various reports were in circulation, of an action having been fought, between the army of the United States commanded by general Wilkinson, and the Spanish forces, commanded by general Harara. In one of the reports it was stated, that the American army had been successful ; that they had killed and taken 400 Spaniards, with the loss of 100 Americans.—Another report stated, that the American army had been totally defeated, with the loss of almost all its officers ; but by the western mail of yesterday, we received the Mississippi Messenger, (a news-paper printed at Natches) to the 11th ult. which is later than news could have come, from that place, and to have been here when the above reports were first in circulation. In the Messenger of the 4th and 11th ult. we have no news whatever, respecting the two armies, but what is contained in the following:
Extract of a letter from Natchez, dated October 24.
The troops all marched from here towards the Sabine river the day before yesterday, a small number of invalids, &c. excepted, perhaps 60 in all, under Capt. Strong, who is left here to command the Fort; those gone out are 3 companies of artillery, commanded by Major Porter, with 4 pieces of cannon, nine companies of infantry, divided into two battalions, one commanded by Col. Kingsbury, the other by Capt. Sparks, and Captain Farrar's company of horse, and a company of mounted infantry, from the county of Rapides, commanded by Major Wells. They camped last night at the Adaize, and the day after to-morrow will be at the Sabine, or some part of them. They have taken tools, a blacksmith's forge, and everything they will want, to establish themselves for a time; but it is uncertain yet what position will be chosen, or what orders may come from the Executive.
The Spaniards are all on the other side of Sabine, and still talk of defending what they claim on this side, but they are unable to contend with the troops General Wilkinson has out. They will probably reinforce with all expedition in their power. No body here believes there will be any fighting at present.
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Natchez
Event Date
October 24
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no fighting reported; u.s. troops marching to establish position near sabine river; spaniards on opposite side, expected to reinforce but believed unable to contend.
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U.S. troops, including 3 companies of artillery with 4 cannon, 9 companies of infantry in two battalions, Captain Farrar's horse company, and a mounted infantry company from Rapides County, marched from Natchez toward Sabine River on October 22, camping at Adaize on October 23, expected at Sabine on October 25. About 60 invalids left under Capt. Strong at Natchez fort. Troops equipped to establish temporary position. Spaniards across Sabine, claiming territory on U.S. side but unlikely to fight.