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Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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Spanish forces under Canterac and Valdez entered Lima on June 13 without resistance, demanding supplies from inhabitants. On June 25, they attacked Callao but were repulsed with losses. Reported via brig Cora from Callao.
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FROM PERU.
The brig Cora, at this port, sailed from Callao on the 29th of June. Capt. Baldwin informs that the Spanish forces under CANTERAC and VALDEZ, about 7000, entered Lima on the 13th of that month. The Peruvian troops, about 4000 strong, and many of the inhabitants had retired from the city, and no resistance was made to the entrance of the enemy.
On entering the town, Gen. Canterac demanded of the inhabitants 300,000 dollars in money, and a quantity of duck, clothing and arms for his troops—The money and clothing was furnished, but the arms were not supplied.
On the 25th June, the Spaniards made an attack on Callao, but were repulsed with some loss.
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Lima And Callao, Peru
Event Date
13th And 25th Of June
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spaniards repulsed with some loss at callao; money and clothing furnished to canterac, but arms not supplied
Event Details
Spanish forces of about 7000 under Canterac and Valdez entered Lima on June 13 without resistance after Peruvian troops of 4000 and inhabitants retired. Canterac demanded 300,000 dollars, duck, clothing, and arms; money and clothing provided, arms withheld. On June 25, Spaniards attacked Callao but were repulsed.