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Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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Letter from Puebla, Mexico, 16 March 1823, reports rapid progress of liberty cause against tyrant Iturbide. Revolutionary divisions under Generals Negrete, Echavarri, and Bravo march on capital; Iturbide retreats to Tacubaya, expected to fall without battle.
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Extract of a letter published in the Philadelphia Aurora.
Puebla, 16th March, 1823.—The glorious cause of liberty is rapidly progressing. In ten days the tyrant will dispose all his honor in the tomb of the Capulets. The division of the centre, commanded by General Negrete, fully inspired with a glorious enthusiasm, is in full march for the capital, where they are most anxiously expected, having started yesterday at 9 o'clock, A. M. The right wing, commanded by Gen. Echavarri, also started in the afternoon, followed by the left, under the command of General Bravo. Gen. Armijo, with some troops, is in the village of San Augustine de las Cuevas. The infamous Iturbide, with 1200 men, has withdrawn from the capital to Tacubaya, and intends, if practicable, to retire to Valladolid; but in this it is believed he will not succeed, and he is deemed too cowardly to risk a battle. I hope to be able to communicate to you the news of his complete downfall. The cry is down with the Imperial monster, long live American liberty!
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Puebla, Mexico
Event Date
16th March, 1823
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anticipated complete downfall of iturbide; no battle expected as he is deemed cowardly
Event Details
Revolutionary forces advancing on the capital: center division under General Negrete started yesterday morning; right wing under Gen. Echavarri in the afternoon; left under General Bravo following. Gen. Armijo with troops in San Augustine de las Cuevas. Iturbide withdrawn to Tacubaya with 1200 men, planning retreat to Valladolid but likely to fail.