When was it published?

August 15, 1823 in The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Foreign News August 15, 1823

The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs, Political

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel Riva Aquera, General Canterac, Bolivar, Admiral Guise

Q: What keywords are associated?

Peru Defense, Lima Royalists, Patriot Reinforcements, Bolivar Command, Peruvian Squadron, Arica Blockade

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What is this article about?

In Peru, President Riva Aquera defends Lima against 7000 Royalist troops under General Canterac. Patriots bolster forces with 6700 men, including reinforcements from Bolivar. Government invites Bolivar to lead; squadron sails to blockade Arica.

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Colonel Riva Aquera, President of the Government of Peru, is very popular, and making great exertions to defend Lima, should the Royal troops advance. The Royalist forces under the command of General Canterac, are estimated at 7000 men, and are within forty leagues of the capital. The Patriots have 6000 troops, besides 700 just arrived from Bolivia. Bolivar has ordered 3000 men to be embarked for Callao—3000 of which sailed on the 17th of March, and 700 of them arrived at Callao between the 1st and 5th of April. The government have invited General Bolivar to take the command of the whole forces of Peru, and it is expected he will accept it. The Peruvian squadron under the command of Admiral Guise, sailed about the 25th of March for Arica, to blockade the coast.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs Political

What keywords are associated?

Peru Defense Lima Royalists Patriot Reinforcements Bolivar Command Peruvian Squadron Arica Blockade

What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel Riva Aquera General Canterac Bolivar Admiral Guise

Where did it happen?

Peru

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Peru

Event Date

March April

Key Persons

Colonel Riva Aquera General Canterac Bolivar Admiral Guise

Outcome

patriots have 6000 troops plus 700 from bolivia; 3000 men ordered to callao with 3000 sailing on 17th march and 700 arriving 1st-5th april; peruvian squadron sailed about 25th march for arica blockade

Event Details

Colonel Riva Aquera, President of the Government of Peru, is very popular and making great exertions to defend Lima should Royal troops advance. Royalist forces under General Canterac estimated at 7000 men, within forty leagues of capital. Patriots have 6000 troops besides 700 just arrived from Bolivia. Bolivar ordered 3000 men embarked for Callao, 3000 sailed 17th March, 700 arrived Callao 1st-5th April. Government invited Bolivar to command whole forces of Peru, expected to accept. Peruvian squadron under Admiral Guise sailed about 25th March for Arica to blockade coast.