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Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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Captain Barnard reports from Cadiz that 6,000 Spanish troops are about to sail for Lima, with 18,000 troops nearby, 12,000 reviewed in Cadiz. Mr. Simpson contracted to provide transports. Spanish decree orders execution of foreigners fighting with Patriots.
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FROM CADIZ.
Capt. Barnard, who arrived here yesterday in 48 days from Cadiz, informs, that an expedition of about 6000 troops was on the eve of sailing for Lima. He also states that there was in the neighborhood of Cadiz, 18000 troops, twelve thousand of which were reviewed in Cadiz prior to his departure.
Mr. Simpson, an English gentleman had engaged with the Spanish government to furnish transports at 20 dollars a ton.
The Spanish government had issued a decree, announcing, that all foreigners found in arms among the Patriots, should be immediately executed.
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Cadiz
Event Date
Prior To Capt. Barnard's Departure From Cadiz (Arrived New York March 29 After 48 Days)
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spanish decree: foreigners found in arms among patriots to be executed
Event Details
An expedition of about 6000 troops was on the eve of sailing for Lima. There were 18000 troops in the neighborhood of Cadiz, with twelve thousand reviewed in Cadiz prior to Barnard's departure. Mr. Simpson engaged to furnish transports at 20 dollars a ton.