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Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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In Corunna on Dec. 30, Don Antonio de Alcedo issues a proclamation announcing his appointment as commander of the local militia of honor and vows to fortify the town against French forces, promising a defense as glorious as Gerona, Valencia, and Saragossa, even to death if necessary.
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Don Antonio de Alcedo has issued a proclamation, informing the inhabitants that he has been appointed commander of the militia of honor of this place, and announcing his determination to fortify the approaches to the town.
He concludes in these terms: 'being thus well prepared, I trust in God that he will protect our cause; and if the French do come, I shall take such measures that Corunna shall, in the history of the present war, be distinguished in a manner not less glorious than Gerona, Valencia and Saragossa: & if fortune should prove adverse to us, as a chastisement from God for our sins. I will bury myself in the ruins of this fortress, rather than surrender it to the French. thus finishing my days with glory & honor! and trusting that all will follow my example!'
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Corunna
Event Date
Dec. 30
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proclamation of appointment and vow to defend corunna to the ruins against french forces
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Don Antonio de Alcedo issued a proclamation informing inhabitants of his appointment as commander of the militia of honor in Corunna and his determination to fortify the town's approaches. He vowed that, prepared thus, Corunna would be distinguished gloriously in the war like Gerona, Valencia, and Saragossa, and if adverse, he would bury himself in the ruins rather than surrender to the French, urging others to follow.