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Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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American Consul from Buenos Ayres arrives at Montevideo on February 10 with truce flag but fails to meet blockading squadron commander. Letter reports Admirals Lobo and Brito refitting ships after naval action; Brito wounded. Admiral Brown praised for courage. Patriots retreat to Durango as Imperialists advance from Rio Grande.
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A letter from Buenos Ayres, received at Philadelphia says.—
"Admiral Lobo, with the Liberal, and Com. Brito, with the Aparicio, corvette, are in port refitting after the action. Brito is wounded.
"Annexed is Admiral Brown's report. The Brazilians have not thought proper to publish theirs. The affair has been disgraceful to both, with exception of Admiral Brown, who has shewn his usual courage with much rashness.
"The Patriots have retired to Durango, head quarters, collecting their force to meet the Imperialist who are at Cordova, advancing towards this from Rio Grande."
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Buenos Ayres
Event Date
10th Of February
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brito is wounded. the affair has been disgraceful to both, with exception of admiral brown, who has shewn his usual courage with much rashness.
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American Consul from Buenos Ayres arrived at Montevideo on the 10th of February with a flag of truce to see the commander of the blockading squadron but failed to meet him after four days cruising. Admiral Lobo with the Liberal and Com. Brito with the Aparicio corvette are in port refitting after the action. Annexed is Admiral Brown's report; Brazilians have not published theirs. Patriots have retired to Durango headquarters, collecting force to meet Imperialists at Cordova advancing from Rio Grande.