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Foreign News
September 23, 1801
The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Unofficial reports from Egypt as of June 21 indicate French control of Alexandria and Cairo. Admiral Ganteaume's corvette delivered ammunition and troops to Alexandria, with his fleet nearby. British and Turkish forces united, forming 42,000 men.
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The intelligence from Egypt is to the 21st of June, and of considerable importance, though not official. Alexandria and Cairo were still in possession of the French; and a corvette sent by Gantheaume had got into Alexandria with ammunition and some troops, which left the fleet within 25 leagues of that place. It can no longer be doubted that he landed the troops which he had on board his squadron. A Constantinople account states that the British and Turkish forces had joined, making a body of 42,000 men.
The intelligence from Egypt is to the 21st of June, and of considerable importance, though not official. Alexandria and Cairo were still in possession of the French; and a corvette sent by Gantheaume had got into Alexandria with ammunition and some troops, which left the fleet within 25 leagues of that place. It can no longer be doubted that he landed the troops which he had on board his squadron. A Constantinople account states that the British and Turkish forces had joined, making a body of 42,000 men.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Egypt
French Occupation
Alexandria
Cairo
Ganteaume Corvette
British Turkish Forces
What entities or persons were involved?
Gantheaume
Where did it happen?
Egypt
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Egypt
Event Date
To The 21st Of June
Key Persons
Gantheaume
Outcome
french possession of alexandria and cairo; british and turkish forces joined, 42,000 men
Event Details
Alexandria and Cairo held by French. Corvette from Gantheaume arrived in Alexandria with ammunition and troops; fleet 25 leagues away. Troops landed from squadron. British and Turkish forces united per Constantinople account.