When was it published?

September 26, 1810 in Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Foreign News September 26, 1810

Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Deserter, Spanish Guerrillas, Burgos Vitoria Passes, Convoy Interceptions, Legion Of Honor, Reward Offered

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A degraded French quartermaster, a Legion of Honor member, deserted and leads 400-500 Spaniards and French deserters to occupy passes between Burgos and Vitoria, successfully intercepting convoys and communications while evading capture despite a 20,000 livres reward.

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A quarter master, who deserted from the French service in consequence of being degraded, it is said, has put himself at the head of between four and five hundred Spaniards, and deserters from the French army; and with that force he occupies several passes on the road between Burgos and Vittoria, and has been very successful in cutting off convoys and in intercepting communications of every description. This quarter-master, who was a member of the Legion of Honor, and is described as a man of great courage and enterprize, has, for months, eluded the vigilance of strong parties sent to arrest him; and though a reward of 20,000 livres has been offered for his head, no one has been base enough to betray him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

French Deserter Spanish Guerrillas Burgos Vitoria Passes Convoy Interceptions Legion Of Honor Reward Offered

Where did it happen?

Between Burgos And Vittoria

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Between Burgos And Vittoria

Outcome

successful in cutting off convoys and intercepting communications; eluded arrest for months despite 20,000 livres reward

Event Details

A quartermaster deserted from the French service after being degraded, leading between four and five hundred Spaniards and French deserters to occupy passes on the road between Burgos and Vittoria, cutting off convoys and intercepting communications. Described as a courageous Legion of Honor member, he has evaded strong parties sent to arrest him for months, with no betrayal despite the reward.