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Foreign News September 22, 1795

Gazette Of The United States

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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Reports from Saint-Domingue indicate Rigaud at Leogane, reduced to 60 men, likely to surrender to British Commander. Gen. Montalembert repelled brigands from Grand Bois, established garrison, and marched on Mirebalais. Confirmed by Courier Francois on 18th inst., including return of Gen. Williamson's chariot.

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Advices have been received here, that Rigaud, being at Leogane, and his followers reduced to about 60 men, it was more than probable he would surrender to the British Commander in Chief the whole quarter over which he commands. It appears, that upon intelligence having been received at Port-au-Prince that the Spanish troops had been driven from Grand Bois and Mirebalais, by the Brigands, Gen. Montalembert marched with a choice party of troops from Port-au-Prince, and drove the Brigands from Grand Bois, where he established a garrison. He then had marched towards Mirebalais, with a design to drive out the Brigands, of which there was great expectation of success.

The above appears to be confirmed by accounts published in the Courier Francois of the 18th inst. which state, that Rigaud had returned, by a flag of truce, the chariot and horses of Gen. Williamson, which had been captured, also some pipes of Madeira—and from these circumstances, and that of the Commandant of Leogane's shooting himself, after an ineffectual attempt to disarm the battalion of Provence, they conclude that Rigaud means to deliver up Leogane.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Rigaud Surrender Leogane Brigands Montalembert March Grand Bois Garrison Mirebalais Courier Francois

What entities or persons were involved?

Rigaud Gen. Montalembert Gen. Williamson Commandant Of Leogane

Where did it happen?

Leogane

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Leogane

Event Date

18th Inst.

Key Persons

Rigaud Gen. Montalembert Gen. Williamson Commandant Of Leogane

Outcome

rigaud likely to surrender leogane; montalembert drove brigands from grand bois and advanced on mirebalais; return of captured chariot and horses; commandant of leogane shot himself.

Event Details

Rigaud at Leogane with 60 men probable to surrender to British. Spanish troops driven from Grand Bois and Mirebalais by brigands. Montalembert marched from Port-au-Prince, drove brigands from Grand Bois, established garrison, and marched to Mirebalais expecting success. Confirmed by Courier Francois: Rigaud returned Gen. Williamson's chariot and horses via flag of truce, plus Madeira pipes; Commandant shot himself after failed disarmament of Provence battalion, indicating surrender.

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