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January 15, 1817
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Letter from Port-au-Prince, Oct. 25, 1816, details Gen. Mina's expedition ready to sail for Mexico with strong naval and military forces, contrasting weak Spanish presence in the Gulf.
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GEN. MINA'S EXPEDITION.
A letter from a French gentleman, dated Port-au-Prince, Oct. 25, 1816, says, "We are ready to sail for Mexico. Our brave General (Mina) has furnished us with every thing wanted for the material of our force which consists of one frigate, two armed schooners; with one regiment of artillery two of infantry, and one of cavalry, all in the best spirits. The old Spaniards have only in the Gulphs one or two crazy Frigates, and a few little guarda costas, almost always riding safe at anchor in some welcome port or bay."
A letter from a French gentleman, dated Port-au-Prince, Oct. 25, 1816, says, "We are ready to sail for Mexico. Our brave General (Mina) has furnished us with every thing wanted for the material of our force which consists of one frigate, two armed schooners; with one regiment of artillery two of infantry, and one of cavalry, all in the best spirits. The old Spaniards have only in the Gulphs one or two crazy Frigates, and a few little guarda costas, almost always riding safe at anchor in some welcome port or bay."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gen Mina Expedition
Mexico Voyage
Military Preparations
Spanish Forces
Port Au Prince
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Mina
Where did it happen?
Port Au Prince, Sailing For Mexico
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Mina
Location
Port Au Prince, Sailing For Mexico
Event Date
Oct. 25, 1816
Story Details
A French gentleman writes from Port-au-Prince on Oct. 25, 1816, that General Mina's expedition is prepared to sail for Mexico with one frigate, two armed schooners, one regiment of artillery, two of infantry, and one of cavalry, all in high spirits, while Spanish forces in the Gulf are weak.