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Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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A letter from a British officer in General Blake's army, dated Tunis, September 27, 1808, reports positive developments against the enemy near Lerida, including troop movements, enemy shortages, and reconnaissance of positions at Oca and Miranda, anticipating a favorable general action soon.
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A LETTER
From a British officer in the army of general Blake.
"Tunis, Sept. 27, 1808.
“As a courier is just setting out, I take the opportunity to inform you, that every thing goes on here to the utmost of our wishes. The army of Castanos is at Lerida. A few days will bring the enemy to a general action, the result of which cannot be doubtful. Great discontent prevails among the enemy; and they also labor under a scarcity of provisions. This army gives a little disquiet to the right; we shall close them to-morrow. I yesterday went with general Blake, close to the advanced posts, in order to reconnoitre from a hill near Oca. We plainly saw all the line and position, in Miranda and its vicinity. Blake sees clear.""
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Lerida
Event Date
Sept. 27, 1808
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anticipated general action with result not doubtful in favor of allied forces; enemy suffers great discontent and scarcity of provisions.
Event Details
British officer reports everything proceeding favorably; Castanos's army at Lerida; imminent general action expected; enemy discontented and short of provisions; plans to close on enemy right flank tomorrow; reconnaissance with General Blake from hill near Oca reveals enemy lines and positions in Miranda vicinity.