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Foreign News
September 11, 1823
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The Spanish General Morales and his entire force surrendered at Maracaibo on August 3. Under the capitulation, they are to be transported to Cuba as prisoners of war at the expense of the Colombian Government.
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By the arrival of the fast sailing scht. Abarilla, Captain Edwards, in thirteen days from Laguayra, we just learn the important intelligence of the surrender of General Morales and the whole of the Spanish force under his command, at Maracaibo, on the 3d of Aug. We have only room to-day to state the principal article of the capitulation, which is—'that General Morales and his troops are to be sent to Cuba, to remain prisoners of war until exchanged.' Morales had already sailed for Cuba—and the troops were to follow, their transport to be at the expense of the Colombian Government.—Fed. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Morales Surrender
Maracaibo Capitulation
Spanish Forces
Colombian Government
Prisoners Cuba
What entities or persons were involved?
General Morales
Where did it happen?
Maracaibo
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Maracaibo
Event Date
3d Of Aug.
Key Persons
General Morales
Outcome
general morales and his troops are to be sent to cuba as prisoners of war until exchanged; transport at expense of colombian government.
Event Details
Surrender of General Morales and the whole Spanish force under his command at Maracaibo. Principal article of capitulation: troops to be sent to Cuba as prisoners until exchanged. Morales had already sailed for Cuba, troops to follow.