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Foreign News
May 25, 1816
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A violent affray in Port Mahon, Mediterranean, between Americans and Spaniards resulted in four or five American officers and several seamen killed or wounded by bayonets and knives, prompting expected national investigation.
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Baltimore, May 21.
By an arrival from the Mediterranean, we have a report confirming a former report, of a most unfortunate affray at Port Mahon, between a party of Americans and another of Spaniards, in which four or five officers and a number of American seamen were killed and dangerously wounded with bayonets and knives--No doubt our Government has, or will, be informed of the true circumstances of an affair, that must, in its consequences, involve a serious national investigation.
American.
By an arrival from the Mediterranean, we have a report confirming a former report, of a most unfortunate affray at Port Mahon, between a party of Americans and another of Spaniards, in which four or five officers and a number of American seamen were killed and dangerously wounded with bayonets and knives--No doubt our Government has, or will, be informed of the true circumstances of an affair, that must, in its consequences, involve a serious national investigation.
American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Port Mahon Affray
American Spanish Clash
Mediterranean Incident
Seamen Killed
Where did it happen?
Port Mahon
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Port Mahon
Outcome
four or five officers and a number of american seamen were killed and dangerously wounded with bayonets and knives
Event Details
a most unfortunate affray at Port Mahon, between a party of Americans and another of Spaniards