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Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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Captain Bourne reports from Curacao: the brig George Washington captured and cargo condemned; Lord Cochrane arrived at Testigos on Nov 12 with a squadron; Sir Gregor M'Gregor sailed with 3000 men to join Bolivar; rejoicing in Margarita where Admiral Brion prepares to attack Cumana.
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New York, December 2.--Captain Bourne, of the brig Hippomenes, who arrived this morning in 19 days from Curacoa, informs us, that the brig George Washington, Captain Pratt, from Angostura, has been captured, and the cargo condemned. He reports, that Lord Cochrane arrived, on the 12th November, at the Testigos, with one ship of 64 guns, one of 32, 2 of 20 guns each, and a tender of 10 guns. He also reports, that Sir Gregor M'Gregor sailed about the same time with three thousand men to join General Bolivar. In consequence of this news, there was great rejoicing at Margarita. Admiral Brion, with a considerable force, was at Margarita, and was making preparations to attack Cumana.
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South America
Event Date
12th November
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brig george washington captured and cargo condemned; great rejoicing at margarita; preparations to attack cumana.
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Captain Bourne of the brig Hippomenes reports the capture and condemnation of the brig George Washington from Angostura. Lord Cochrane arrived at the Testigos on the 12th November with one ship of 64 guns, one of 32, two of 20 guns each, and a tender of 10 guns. Sir Gregor M'Gregor sailed about the same time with three thousand men to join General Bolivar. Admiral Brion, with a considerable force, was at Margarita making preparations to attack Cumana.