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Foreign News May 16, 1821

The Rhode Island Republican

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

What is this article about?

Report from Captain Palmer: Chilian army victorious in two battles against Royal forces near Peru, likely leading to Peru's surrender to Chileans, as of late March.

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BOSTON, May 12.

Reported success of the Chilian army.

Captain Palmer, of sloop Hero, at Stonington, in 73 days from New South Shetland, reports, March 28th, lat. 21 south, lon. 35 west, spoke brig Wilner, of London, from Buenos Ayres, bound to Falmouth, England; the Captain of which informed captain Palmer that the Chilian army near Peru had fought two battles with the Royal army, in both of which the Chilian army was victorious: and it was supposed it would cause the surrender of Peru soon to the Chilians.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Chilian Army Peru Battles Royal Army Victory Surrender Peru

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Palmer Captain Of Brig Wilner

Where did it happen?

Peru

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Peru

Event Date

Recent To March 28th

Key Persons

Captain Palmer Captain Of Brig Wilner

Outcome

chilian army victorious in two battles against royal army; supposed to cause surrender of peru to chilians

Event Details

Captain Palmer of sloop Hero reported speaking the brig Wilner on March 28th at lat. 21 south, lon. 35 west; the Wilner's captain informed him that the Chilian army near Peru had fought two battles with the Royal army, winning both.

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