When was it published?

January 5, 1809 in Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Foreign News January 5, 1809

Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

British Troops, Spain Portugal, Troop Movements, Light Dragoons, Highlanders, French Invasion

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

British troops, including the 16th and 14th light dragoons, are marching to Falmouth for embarkation to Spain, while orders prepare Irish brigades of cavalry and infantry, plus Highlanders and Rangers, to aid Spain and Portugal against French forces.

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In addition to the great number of British troops already in Spain and Portugal, numerous expeditions are frequently fitting out. The Courier of the 5th November states, that--on the 4th, the 16th light dragoons marched from Ipswich for Falmouth, and three troops of the 14th from Rumford; both regiments being ordered for Spain.-- Orders were just sent to Ireland, to prepare for immediate embarkation a brigade of cavalry and two brigades of infantry; this last named army to be joined by another battalion of the Scots Royals, 73d and 75th Highlanders, 77th and 87th (or Prince of Wales's Irish Horse, 2d battalion) 88th or Connaught Rangers, (1st battalion) and several companies of the Rifle Corps. These great exertions to aid two kingdoms in arms will be opposed by the "undivided energies of France," producing slaughter and devastation too shocking to dwell upon.-- May an all wise and adorable God, if such prayer coincide with the will of Heaven, nerve the Patriots' arm, and give strength to him to turn back the bloody legions of the ruthless invader!

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What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

British Troops Spain Portugal Troop Movements Light Dragoons Highlanders French Invasion

Where did it happen?

Spain And Portugal

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain And Portugal

Event Date

4th And 5th November

Event Details

Numerous British expeditions are fitting out for Spain and Portugal. On the 4th, the 16th light dragoons marched from Ipswich for Falmouth, and three troops of the 14th from Rumford, both for Spain. Orders to Ireland prepare a brigade of cavalry and two brigades of infantry for embarkation, joined by battalions of Scots Royals, 73d and 75th Highlanders, 77th and 87th, 88th Connaught Rangers, and Rifle Corps companies. These efforts to aid the kingdoms will face French opposition, with a prayer for the patriots.