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Foreign News
October 28, 1763
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Corsica, General Matra attacked rebels entrenched at Furiani on July 18 but was repulsed, losing 200 men including four officers killed. Artillery was withdrawn for safety, and vessels with warlike stores were sent from Genoa.
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Genoa, July 23:
YESTERDAY a vessel arrived from Bastia with advice, that General Matra having attacked the Rebels in the intrenchments of Furiani the 18th instant, was vigorously repulsed, after losing 200 men, killed, wounded, or made prisoners. Among the dead are four officers, and a greater number among the wounded. Our General 'tis said, has withdrawn the artillery he had planted on an eminence, lest the Rebels should attempt to carry it off. The government has just sent off a few vessels to Corsica, freighted with warlike stores.
YESTERDAY a vessel arrived from Bastia with advice, that General Matra having attacked the Rebels in the intrenchments of Furiani the 18th instant, was vigorously repulsed, after losing 200 men, killed, wounded, or made prisoners. Among the dead are four officers, and a greater number among the wounded. Our General 'tis said, has withdrawn the artillery he had planted on an eminence, lest the Rebels should attempt to carry it off. The government has just sent off a few vessels to Corsica, freighted with warlike stores.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Corsica Rebels
General Matra
Furiani Attack
Military Repulse
Artillery Withdrawal
What entities or persons were involved?
General Matra
Where did it happen?
Furiani, Corsica
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Furiani, Corsica
Event Date
18th Instant
Key Persons
General Matra
Outcome
200 men killed, wounded, or made prisoners; four officers dead, greater number wounded; attack repulsed
Event Details
General Matra attacked the rebels in the intrenchments of Furiani and was vigorously repulsed. The general withdrew the artillery from an eminence to prevent capture by rebels. Vessels were sent to Corsica with warlike stores.