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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Letter from Cadiz, Aug. 22, 1808, reports Spanish forces defeating French across Spain, capturing over 30,000 prisoners including generals and five ships of the line plus a frigate. Predicts restoration of King Ferdinand VII to bring peace to Europe.
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PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE REGISTER.
Translated for the Register (Puckson's) from the letter of a Spanish Gentleman, formerly employed by the Government of Spain in the United States, to his friend in this city.
"Cadiz, Aug. 22, 1808.
"The French are beaten in every part of Spain, and are flying in every direction---God is on our side. There are upwards of thirty thousand French prisoners of war now in this city, among whom are several generals ; five of their ships of the line and one frigate, also in our possession. The treacherous Tyrant will be compelled to restore our young monarch, Ferdinand the 7th, who will have the glory to give peace and freedom to Europe."
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Spain
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Aug. 22, 1808
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upwards of thirty thousand french prisoners of war, including several generals; five ships of the line and one frigate captured
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The French are beaten in every part of Spain and are flying in every direction. There are upwards of thirty thousand French prisoners of war now in Cadiz, among whom are several generals; five of their ships of the line and one frigate also in possession. The treacherous Tyrant will be compelled to restore young monarch Ferdinand the 7th, who will give peace and freedom to Europe.