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The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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Report from Bahia dated July 1 details a land battle near Monte-Video where Patriots defeated Brazilians, inflicting 600 casualties and capturing 300. Three indecisive naval actions occurred. Commodore Brown praised; Chilian squadron en route to Buenos-Ayres.
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"The ship Thomas Wilson, arrived here in 18 days from Monte-Video, brings intelligence of another action having been fought in sight of the walls of that city, between the Patriots and Brazilians, in which the latter had 600 men killed and wounded, and had 300 taken prisoners.
There had been three naval actions, but no one decisive. Commodore Brown has been highly extolled by the Americans and English for his conduct in the combats in sight of Monte-Video. The Chilian squadron, consisting of the Asia 64, and two gun-brigs, under the command of Admiral Guise, had left Callao, and were daily expected at Buenos-Ayres."
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Monte Video
Event Date
July 1
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brazilians: 600 killed and wounded, 300 taken prisoners; three indecisive naval actions
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Another action fought in sight of Monte-Video walls between Patriots and Brazilians. Ship Thomas Wilson brought intelligence from Monte-Video. Three naval actions occurred but none decisive. Commodore Brown praised by Americans and English for conduct in combats near Monte-Video. Chilian squadron (Asia 64 and two gun-brigs) under Admiral Guise left Callao, expected at Buenos-Ayres.