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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Spanish forces under Col. Rovira and Gen. Martinez captured the fortress of Figueras in Catalonia on April 10, 1811, taking 8000 prisoners and vast supplies. The victory, aided by Italian defection, led to French evacuations from Gerona and Hostalrich, with Barcelona expected to fall soon.
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OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE CAPTURE OF FIGUERAS,
The most important pass of the Pyrenees.
[Translated from the Register.]
Extraordinary Gazette of Tarragona, of 12th April, 1811, forwarded by the commander in chief of the province of Catalonia.
The instructions and private orders which I had communicated to the commandant general Don Antonio Martinez, and to colonel Rovir, have produced a most joyful day, as the public will perceive by the following advice from the army, which I have just received by express, and with the utmost speed:
Praise be to the God of Battle, and honor to the brave Catalans! At half after one o'clock on the morning, the garrison of San Fernando de Figueras was taken by the troops under col. Rovira, joined by some sections of regular and light troops, together with some armed peasantry, under the pleasing circumstance that Rovira, conducted the attack, and I had the honor of commanding—As soon as I can have time I will forward to your excellency a detailed account of this affair—what a glorious country this is for our cavalry.
San Fernando de Figueras, at half after 1 o'clock, on the night of the 10th April, 1811.
(Signed)
Juan Antonio Martinez.
The Marquis of Campo Verde.
Catalans! this glorious advantage is due to God; and with a sincere wish to continue advantages which may crown us with similar success, I exhort you to implicit obedience, under the strongest assurances from me of my love and attachment to this meritorious Province, in which no person shall exceed me, nor will I lose one moment until I can completely establish its liberty.
Tarragona, April 12, 1811.
(Signed)
El Marquis de Campo Verde.
NOTE. The whole garrison which defended the fortress of Figueras, have remained prisoners of war.
(Signed)
URIARTE.
Carthagena, April 18, 1811.
Figueras is now garrisoned by 6000 Spanish troops, amply supplied. The capture of this fortress gave the victors, 1500 pieces of ordnance, 15000 musquets, 11000 suits of clothes, and 8000 prisoners. Three thousand French prisoners had arrived at Tarragona.
* Figueras is one of the strongest fortresses of Europe—its capture is said to have been facilitated by the defection of the Italian part of the garrison—Gerona, and Hostalrich, it is reported, have been evacuated by the French, in consequence of this success; and Barcelona was expected to fall immediately to the besieging Spanish army.
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Figueras, Catalonia
Event Date
Night Of The 10th April, 1811
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whole garrison taken as prisoners of war; 8000 prisoners total, including 3000 french at tarragona; spoils included 1500 pieces of ordnance, 15000 musquets, 11000 suits of clothes; french evacuated gerona and hostalrich; barcelona expected to fall.
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Spanish troops under Col. Rovira, with regular and light troops plus armed peasantry, captured the fortress of San Fernando de Figueras at half after 1 o'clock on the morning of April 10, 1811, led by Rovira and commanded by Gen. Martinez. The capture was facilitated by the defection of the Italian part of the garrison. Figueras, one of Europe's strongest fortresses and key Pyrenees pass, was garrisoned by 6000 Spanish troops afterward.