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Foreign News October 19, 1810

Virginia Argus

Richmond, Virginia

What is this article about?

Captain Dowson reports from Cartagena of disturbances in Spanish America's interior provinces, where Santa Fe independents repelled a loyal Mexican detachment in a skirmish; both sides claim loyalty to Ferdinand VII. He arrived in Baltimore Oct. 13 with three of Miranda's men.

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BALTIMORE, Oct. 13 FROM SPANISH AMERICA.

Captain Dowson, who arrived this morning from Cartagena, reports that there were disturbances in the interior of the Spanish provinces. He is unacquainted with particulars—being only informed that a partial engagement had taken place, in which the "independents" of Santa Fe had repulsed an advanced detachment of the "loyal" Mexicans. Both armies march ostensibly under the banners of Ferdinand VII Cap. D. brought three (1 white, 2 black) of Miranda's men.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Spanish America Disturbances Santa Fe Independents Loyal Mexicans Partial Engagement Ferdinand Vii Miranda Men

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Dowson Ferdinand Vii Miranda

Where did it happen?

Spanish America

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spanish America

Key Persons

Captain Dowson Ferdinand Vii Miranda

Outcome

independents of santa fe repulsed an advanced detachment of the loyal mexicans

Event Details

Captain Dowson arrived from Cartagena and reports disturbances in the interior of the Spanish provinces, including a partial engagement where the independents of Santa Fe repulsed an advanced detachment of the loyal Mexicans. Both armies march ostensibly under the banners of Ferdinand VII. Captain Dowson brought three (1 white, 2 black) of Miranda's men.

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