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The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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General Collard defeated 6000 rebels at Campine with four columns of troops, driving them from village to village. Rebels left 500 dead, lost 700 muskets and baggage; two chiefs captured, including a former Austrian corporal. They reassembled on the 25th and were beaten again. Priests accompany rebel columns.
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General Collard, with four columns of his troops, has totally defeated the rebels at Campine, where they had collected to the number of 6000. Altho' they fought bravely they were driven from village to village. They have left 500 dead on the field of battle. Among the prisoners are two of their chiefs, one of whom was a corporal in the Austrian regiment of Ligne. On the 25th, they re-assembled at Campine, and were again beaten. In the combat, they lost 700 muskets, a great quantity of baggage, ammunition and provisions. There are priests with each of the rebel columns.
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Campine
Event Date
The 25th
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rebels defeated twice; 500 dead, two chiefs captured (one former corporal in austrian regiment of ligne), 700 muskets and baggage lost.
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General Collard with four columns totally defeated 6000 rebels at Campine, driving them from village to village despite brave resistance. They reassembled on the 25th and were beaten again. Priests accompany each rebel column.