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May 7, 1806
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Captain Edes reports from Barbadoes that General Miranda landed at Barcelona on the Spanish Main with 300-500 men, joined by two British frigates, sparking interest there. The British Jamaica fleet of 84 ships stopped briefly, and the admiral recalled all armed vessels for unknown reasons.
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General Miranda. Captain Edes, arrived yesterday morning from Barbadoes, informs us, that an express boat from Trinidad brought accounts two days before he sailed, that general Miranda had effected a landing at Barcelona, on the Spanish Main. It was further stated, that he had been joined by two British frigates. This intelligence had excited considerable interest at Barbadoes. Reports fixed Miranda's force from three to five hundred men. The British outward bound Jamaica fleet, consisting of eighty-four sail, under convoy, had touched at Barbadoes, and sailed again, several days before captain Edes left that port. The British admiral had called in all the armed vessels on that station—his reasons were not known.
[Charleston Times.]
[Charleston Times.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
General Miranda
Spanish Main
Military Landing
British Frigates
Barbadoes Intelligence
What entities or persons were involved?
General Miranda
Captain Edes
Where did it happen?
Barcelona, On The Spanish Main; Barbadoes
Story Details
Key Persons
General Miranda
Captain Edes
Location
Barcelona, On The Spanish Main; Barbadoes
Story Details
General Miranda effected a landing at Barcelona on the Spanish Main with a force of 300-500 men and was joined by two British frigates, as reported via an express boat from Trinidad.