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Foreign News
May 19, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Melille on Feb. 12, Moors prepared a general assault but were deterred by fleet maneuvers and returned to camp after artillery exchanges, with Spanish forces killing many enemies. Supplies including 15 cannon arrived from Carthagena.
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MELILLE, Feb. 12. We thought yesterday morning that the Moors were going to make a general assault on this place, and the signals from fort Victory confirmed us in that opinion; but the orders given for the disposition of the fleet, and other manoeuvres on our side, according to all appearance, totally disconcerted their project, for their whole army immediately returned into the camp. However, before they retired, they made several general discharges, as well of their artillery as musketry, which we returned with great success. One of our zebecks, in particular, greatly annoyed a platoon of Moors, in whose train were many camels. There is no doubt that we killed a considerable number of the enemy in this affair.
There are just arrived from Carthagena 15 pieces of cannon, with their carriages, and a quantity of ammunition, the greatest part of which is destined for the squadron we have here.
There are just arrived from Carthagena 15 pieces of cannon, with their carriages, and a quantity of ammunition, the greatest part of which is destined for the squadron we have here.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Melille
Moors Assault
Fleet Maneuvers
Artillery Exchange
Zebeck Action
Cannon Arrival
Where did it happen?
Melille
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Melille
Event Date
Feb. 12
Outcome
killed a considerable number of the enemy
Event Details
Moors prepared general assault on Melille, deterred by fleet disposition and maneuvers; exchanged artillery and musketry fire before retreating to camp; one zebeck annoyed Moor platoon with camels. Supplies arrived: 15 cannon, carriages, ammunition from Carthagena for squadron.