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Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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Extract from a letter dated February 8 from Margarita, Juan Gricgo, details expectations of General Bolivar engaging Morillo with 8000 troops including British Legion elements; Devereux's Legion to move to the Main; and congratulates Dr. Zea on his diplomatic mission to the US and France.
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"There is nothing new from the continent; but it is expected that General Bolivar would bring Morillo to action by the 25th ult. It is well ascertained that he (Bolivar) commands a force of 8000 men at least—amongst which are 300 effective of the British Legion—Ulster's corps of 600, and the rest Santa Feños and Llaneros (or cavalry of the plains). 700 men of Devereux's Legion, under command of general Montilla and colonel Stopford, will proceed for the Main in ten days; these troops, I am sorry to say, are grossly neglected as to discipline, and ill officered, owing to the delay, the absence and inexperience of general D.—but they will fight if led against the Dons."
"I ought to congratulate you on the nomination of our friend Dr. Zea to a diplomatic mission for the United States and France—A man so worthy, so accomplished, and yet so plain, must be respected every where, especially among freemen."
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Margarita, Juan Gricgo
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8th February
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Nothing new from the continent; expected that General Bolivar would bring Morillo to action by the 25th ult. Bolivar commands at least 8000 men, including 300 effective of the British Legion, Ulster's corps of 600, and the rest Santa Feños and Llaneros. 700 men of Devereux's Legion under Montilla and Stopford will proceed to the Main in ten days; troops neglected in discipline and poorly officered due to delay, absence, and inexperience of general D., but will fight against the Dons. Nomination of Dr. Zea to diplomatic mission for the United States and France.