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Foreign News
February 23, 1826
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Mexican (7,500) and Colombian (12,500) troops assemble for expedition to Cuba, sailing mid-January to arrive April; Havana liberals await for government change.
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they being preferred. A number of troops had assembled at Vera Cruz, and more were momentarily looked for, as they were marching from all parts of the country.—The quota of troops to be furnished by Mexico, is said to be 7,500. The Colombian troops were assembling at Carthagena, the quota of that Republic said to be 12,500. The forces were expected to sail for the general rendezvous about the middle of January, and the combined army to arrive off Cuba about 1st April.
Those in Havana who were in favor of a more liberal government, were anxiously looking for the arrival of the expedition.
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Those in Havana who were in favor of a more liberal government, were anxiously looking for the arrival of the expedition.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Rebellion Or Revolt
Political
What keywords are associated?
Mexican Troops
Colombian Troops
Cuba Expedition
Liberal Government
Troop Assembly
Where did it happen?
Cuba
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Cuba
Event Date
Sailing About The Middle Of January, Arrival Off Cuba About 1st April
Event Details
Troops assembling at Vera Cruz in Mexico (quota 7,500) and Carthagena in Colombia (quota 12,500) for an expedition. Forces expected to sail mid-January and arrive off Cuba about 1st April. In Havana, supporters of a more liberal government anxiously await the expedition.