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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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In Spain, French forces under General Souham repulsed a fierce attack by Spanish Catalonian troops led by General O'Donnel near Gerona on February 20. Souham was wounded; Spaniards lost 6800, retreated to Tarragona; French casualties 377.
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Paris. March 8.
The Minister at War has received a report from Marshal Duke of Castiglione, dated Gerona, 23d February, whereby it appears, that on the 20th, a battle was fought in the plain of Vech, where our troops commanded by General Souham were attacked by the Spanish Catalonian army under the orders of its newly appointed chief, General O'Donnel. The insurgents made their attack with great fury, but were repulsed at all points, in which General Souham, was badly, but not mortally wounded in the head; that the enemy lost 6800 men in killed and wounded, fled in the utmost precipitation, and retreated to the walls of Tarragona. O'Donnel's intention was to destroy the division of General Souham, to blockade Ostalru, and to intercept the communication of our troops with France. Our loss amounted in the whole 150 killed and 227 wounded, among whom are 7 officers.
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Gerona, Spain
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20th February
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enemy lost 6800 men killed and wounded, retreated to tarragona; french loss 150 killed and 227 wounded, including 7 officers; general souham badly but not mortally wounded in the head.
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French troops under General Souham were attacked by Spanish Catalonian army led by General O'Donnel in the plain of Vech; attackers repulsed at all points; enemy's intention was to destroy Souham's division, blockade Ostalru, and intercept communications with France.