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Foreign News November 15, 1809

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Washington, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

In Seville on Sept. 2, Don Francisco Rebolledo de Palafox offered 50,000 rvn. from his Alcantara rents to aid widows and hospitals in Aragon during the Spanish war against invaders; King accepted the offer.

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Seville, Sept. 2.--Don Francisco Rebolledo de Palafox, the meritorious member of the Supreme Central Junta for the kingdom of Arragon, and marshal de camp of the royal armies, wishing to contribute all in his power for the good of his country in the present dangerous situation, contending for her existence against the tyrant of Europe, has offered for her aid the produce of his rents as a commander of the order of Alcantara, valued at fifty thousand rvn. to be applied to the widows and hospitals of the army and kingdom of Arragon, during the occupation of the Spanish territory by her enemies. This proposal he makes notwithstanding his severe losses during his military command. His majesty has been pleased to accept this liberal offer, and has ordered that it be published for the general information.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Political

What keywords are associated?

Spanish War Aid Palafox Contribution Alcantara Rents Arragon Hospitals Royal Acceptance

What entities or persons were involved?

Don Francisco Rebolledo De Palafox His Majesty

Where did it happen?

Seville

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Seville

Event Date

Sept. 2

Key Persons

Don Francisco Rebolledo De Palafox His Majesty

Outcome

his majesty has been pleased to accept this liberal offer, and has ordered that it be published for the general information.

Event Details

Don Francisco Rebolledo de Palafox, the meritorious member of the Supreme Central Junta for the kingdom of Arragon, and marshal de camp of the royal armies, wishing to contribute all in his power for the good of his country in the present dangerous situation, contending for her existence against the tyrant of Europe, has offered for her aid the produce of his rents as a commander of the order of Alcantara, valued at fifty thousand rvn. to be applied to the widows and hospitals of the army and kingdom of Arragon, during the occupation of the Spanish territory by her enemies. This proposal he makes notwithstanding his severe losses during his military command.

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