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Jenks's Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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General Melas reports to Lord Keith a successful Austrian attack on French forces near Oneglia on May 7, 1800, capturing General Gravina, officers, 1500 men, and 15 cannons, with pursuit beyond Porto Maurizio. Allied losses include Major General Brentano mortally wounded and Major Castelli killed.
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Off Genoa, May 10, 1800.
I have the honor to enclose the following letter from Gen. Melas. I am, &c.
KEITH.
Gen. Melas to Lord Keith.
H. Q. Oneglia, 8th May, 1800.
My Lord,—We have been very successful yesterday. The right wing of the army, commanded by Gen. Elsnitz, who was on Monte Carro, attacked the enemy at Mucioli delle Pierre, and succeeded so well, that at nine o'clock in the morning victory had declared itself in his favour. The Gen. of division Gravina, with a great number of officers, and fifteen hundred non-commissioned officers and privates were made prisoners. The right of the enemy informed of the defeat of its left, did not delay setting in retreating from Capo di Berta. We have pursued him beyond Port Maurice. Fifteen pieces of cannon have been taken from him along the coasts. Our loss has not been considerable but I regret the loss of Major General Brentano, mortally wounded, and Major Castelli killed. The corps of Gen. Elsnitz is now at St. Bartholomeo; and Gen. Grouchy marches with his flying corps to Calle Ardente, and his van guard is already at Broglio, behind the Col de Tende. I wait for the reports of the patrols, who are in pursuit of the enemy, to make my final dispositions. In the mean while I request your excellency to accept the respect with which I have the honour to be, &c.
MELAS.
Vice-Admiral Lord Keith, K. B.
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Oneglia
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8th May, 1800
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captured: gen. of division gravina, great number of officers, fifteen hundred non-commissioned officers and privates, fifteen pieces of cannon. allied losses: major general brentano mortally wounded, major castelli killed; overall loss not considerable.
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The right wing under Gen. Elsnitz attacked enemy at Mucioli delle Pierre from Monte Carro, achieving victory by 9 AM. Enemy right retreated from Capo di Berta; pursued beyond Port Maurice. Elsnitz's corps now at St. Bartholomeo; Grouchy's flying corps advancing to Calle Ardente, vanguard at Broglio behind Col de Tende. Awaiting patrol reports for final dispositions.