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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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A letter from Trinidad dated June 19 reports widespread attention on Francisco de Miranda's impending arrival, preparations for his reception, arrest of nine Spaniards plotting his assassination, and General Hislop's offer of services with 2,000 volunteers to aid his expedition.
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We have seen a letter from Trinidad, dated on the 19 of June, received by a respectable commercial house in this city by way of Baltimore, which contains the following article:
"Miranda's business occupies the general attention at this place; he is expected here on Saturday or Sunday. Great preparations are now making to receive him in a manner suited to his rank. Nine Spaniards, who it is said, came here for the purpose of assassinating him, have been apprehended, and are lodged in prison. General Hislop, we are assured, has made an offer of his best services, and two thousand volunteers, to assist this illustrious character in attaining the object of his expedition."
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Trinidad
Event Date
19 Of June
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nine spaniards apprehended and imprisoned for assassination plot; offer of services and two thousand volunteers to assist miranda.
Event Details
Miranda's expedition draws general attention in Trinidad; he is expected on Saturday or Sunday with great preparations for his reception suited to his rank. Nine Spaniards suspected of plotting to assassinate him have been arrested and imprisoned. General Hislop offers his best services and two thousand volunteers to help achieve the expedition's object.