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Foreign News
September 16, 1793
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Report from La Vendée: Rebels defeated near Ancenis with 5,000 killed, 700 captured, 40 cannons taken. Nantes well-defended; Rochelle coast army combined effectively. (142 characters)
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The following extract of a letter from Felix, National Commissioner in La Vendee, was read :
"This instant intelligence has been transmitted to us, by a letter from General Biron, announcing that the Rebels have been completely defeated about Ancenis; that 5000 of them were killed, 700 taken prisoners, and 40 pieces of cannon captured.
General Menou just informs me, that Nantes is in the best state of defence, and that the army of the coasts of Rochelle is combined in the best manner imaginable."
"This instant intelligence has been transmitted to us, by a letter from General Biron, announcing that the Rebels have been completely defeated about Ancenis; that 5000 of them were killed, 700 taken prisoners, and 40 pieces of cannon captured.
General Menou just informs me, that Nantes is in the best state of defence, and that the army of the coasts of Rochelle is combined in the best manner imaginable."
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
La Vendee Rebels
Ancenis Defeat
Nantes Defence
Rochelle Army
What entities or persons were involved?
Felix
General Biron
General Menou
Where did it happen?
La Vendee
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
La Vendee
Key Persons
Felix
General Biron
General Menou
Outcome
rebels completely defeated; 5000 killed, 700 taken prisoners, 40 pieces of cannon captured; nantes in best state of defence; army of coasts of rochelle combined well
Event Details
Extract of letter from Felix reports intelligence from General Biron of rebels' defeat near Ancenis. General Menou informs of Nantes' strong defence and well-combined army from Rochelle coasts.