When was it published?

October 16, 1810 in The Enquirer

Foreign News October 16, 1810

The Enquirer

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, War Report, Economic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Portugal Armies, French Troops, Desertions, Provisions Scarcity, Cadiz Reinforcement, Lisbon Flour Price

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Verbal report from Capt. Dodge in Lisbon: Portuguese and English armies near French forces in Portugal, with uncertain battle prospects this season; French troops suffer scarce provisions and frequent desertions; some French reportedly left Cadiz to reinforce; flour priced at $16.25.

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Alexandria, October 11.—By capt. Dodge from Lisbon, we are verbally informed that at the time of his sailing, the two armies in Portugal were very near each other, their out posts within each others' call; but it was very doubtful whether an engagement would take place this season. If it should the fate of Portugal would be decided. The Portuguese and English were in good spirits. Provisions among the French troops extremely scarce; and desertions not unfrequent.—It was reported that a part of the French had left Cadiz to join the army in Portugal.

Flour $16 25 when he left Lisbon.—Gazette.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report Economic

What keywords are associated?

Portugal Armies French Troops Desertions Provisions Scarcity Cadiz Reinforcement Lisbon Flour Price

Where did it happen?

Portugal

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Portugal

Event Date

October 11

Outcome

provisions among the french troops extremely scarce; desertions not unfrequent; part of the french left cadiz to join the army; flour $16 25 in lisbon.

Event Details

Two armies in Portugal very near each other, outposts within call; doubtful engagement this season, which would decide Portugal's fate; Portuguese and English in good spirits.