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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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On March 5, British and Portuguese forces won an obstinate battle against the French near Chiclana, 10 miles from Cadiz, with 1200 British casualties. Col. Bushe wounded; French Gen. Rufin captured. Reported in Tavira on March 10.
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TAVIRA, March 10.
I have just seen two Spanish Gazettes Extraordinary, which state, that a most obstinate battle took place on the 5th March, near Chiclana, 10 miles from Cadiz, and the English and Portuguese remained victors.
Private letters mention, that the weight of the action fell on the British and Portuguese—the former in killed & wounded, lost 1200 men. Col. Bushe, of the 20th Portuguese regiment, is badly wounded—The French General Rufin is taken prisoner.
TAVIRA—We received the above this morning from Colonel Austin. Two express boats are momentarily expected from Cadiz, which will bring official details.
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Chiclana, Near Cadiz
Event Date
5th March
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english and portuguese victors; british lost 1200 killed and wounded; col. bushe badly wounded; french general rufin taken prisoner
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A most obstinate battle took place near Chiclana, 10 miles from Cadiz, with the English and Portuguese remaining victors. The weight of the action fell on the British and Portuguese. Reported via Spanish Gazettes Extraordinary and private letters, received in Tavira from Colonel Austin.