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Foreign News
February 5, 1817
The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Captain Prentiss reports from Port-au-Prince that Christophe is marching within 50 miles of the city. Petion orders out 7000 men and organizes 6000 already marching to confront him. Forces expected to meet on the day of sailing, the 1st instant.
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FROM FORT AU PRINCE.
Captain Prentiss, of the schr. Susan, who sailed from Port-au-Prince, on the 1st instant, informs that advices were received there four days previous, that Christophe was on his march, and within 50 miles of the place. In consequence of this intelligence, Petion immediately ordered out 7000 men, and had already organized 6000, who were on the march to meet the enemy. It was expected the forces of the rival chiefs would meet each other on the day Captain S. sailed.
[N. Y. Gaz.
Captain Prentiss, of the schr. Susan, who sailed from Port-au-Prince, on the 1st instant, informs that advices were received there four days previous, that Christophe was on his march, and within 50 miles of the place. In consequence of this intelligence, Petion immediately ordered out 7000 men, and had already organized 6000, who were on the march to meet the enemy. It was expected the forces of the rival chiefs would meet each other on the day Captain S. sailed.
[N. Y. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Port Au Prince
Christophe March
Petion Mobilization
Rival Chiefs
Troop Movements
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Prentiss
Christophe
Petion
Where did it happen?
Port Au Prince
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Port Au Prince
Event Date
1st Instant
Key Persons
Captain Prentiss
Christophe
Petion
Outcome
forces of rival chiefs expected to meet on the day captain s. sailed
Event Details
Advices received four days before the 1st instant indicated Christophe was marching and within 50 miles of Port-au-Prince. Petion ordered out 7000 men and organized 6000 who were marching to meet the enemy.