Sketch of Spanish and French forces in April across a war-torn Iberia
A London letter outlines positions of Spanish and French armies in April. It lists frontline fronts from Catalonia to Andalusia, notes sieges of Barcelona and Tortosa, and names key commanders and provincial holdings. It records Spanish guerrilla actions in Navarre, Asturias, and Castile, with several generals killed or captured.
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London
Junéeute
Spain
Frances
Barcelom Ty
Piquicray
Pampelona
St. Sebasia
Fuente
Arabia
Nea
Catalonia
Barcelonia
Figueiras
Lepids
Gerona
Navarre
Many
Murcia
Carthagenia
Lorca
Rovada
Marquis
Geneval Balasteros
Castellejos
Ayamonte
Estramadura
Badajos
M.jor
Marquis de San Roman
Reding
Vives
Ciudad Rodrigo
Menacho
Badejz
Espana
O Riley
Saragoffa
Palafox
France
San Mank
Latest European Intelligence Reports and Battle Losses
The Petersburgh Intelligencer reports from July 2 on a May 16 to 19 engagement near Badajos. British, Portuguese, and Spanish forces suffered heavy casualties including generals and officers. Beresford was captured briefly but retaken. Allied losses exceeded 4,000 with diverse regiments decimated.
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Norfolk
Herald of Site
Norrerk
Seip Georgiana
Capi
Chimberlain
Ltfoon
Poe
Saul
Badajos
Bal Beresford
Alberta
Wellington
Bere
Sanly
Seville
Badajes
Holliway
Hunter
Col
Dickworth
Stewart
Lumly
Cole
Marshal Beresford
Cape
Further particulars from Lisbon May 26 1811
The letter describes Beresford and Soult's forces in a May 1811 battle near Alcubiera and Badajos. It notes heavy French and allied casualties, reporting 12 to 13 thousand French and 7 to 8 thousand allied losses, and mentions Beresford as a prisoner for hours before rescue. Wellington's 15 to 19 thousand troops join, with 14 thousand more en route. Bonaparte orders Massena to France to account for Portucal.
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Virginia Argus
Ailetter
Lisbon
Beresford v
Soult
Alcubera
Badajos
Beresforda
Crit
Lord Wellington
Beresford
Hill
England
Britain
Ireland
Bonaparte
Mafsena
France
Portucal
Letter from Lisgon on British troop arrivals and French actions
A Virginia letter dated May 24 1811 discusses daily landings from England totaling about fifteen thousand troops including horse regiments. It notes French forces under Soult suffering and mentions a French cavalry unit with eighteen foot lances. Beresford being captured once and high British officer losses, with caution urged due to conflicting reports.
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Virginia
Lisgon
England
Soult
Beresford
Talavera
British Ship Little Belt engages US Frigate President
From the Hessian paper the New York Evening Post reports Capt. Bingham’s letter detailing the May engagement between HMS Little Belt and the US frigate President. The account describes pursuit near Cape Hatteras, exchange of fire, and repairs at Halifax, with losses of 32 men and praise for officers Motenly Lovell and Wilson.
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United States
Wien
Ana
Comedore Rodgers
Thad Bette
Unite States
Popper
Halifax
Adminly
John Motenly
Lieut. Lovell
M‘queen Matter
A.B. Bingham
Herbert Sawyer
Peace or War Debate in United States and Britain
A historical commentary discusses the threat of privateering and interception at American ports, warning that neutral harbors aid the enemy. It weighs two war options offering reprisals and rewards for sailors versus hands‑tied restraint, urging decisive action to defend honor and interests.
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Hysan
Guilemar
Brett
America
United States
Great Britain
Sicily
Blockade tensions rise as Tamaahmaah captured
In New York on June 24 reports describe a port blockade and the seizure of a vessel Tamaahmaah. Frigates Rodgers and Decatur prepare for sea while Melampus and Atalanta patrol off Sandy Hook. The incident sparks strong city concern and potential hostile action amid U S response.
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France
Picker
Lang
Ing’s
Melampus
Atalanta
Sendy Ho
Tamaabmaah
United States
Beir
Rodgers
United
Decatur
Arg
Wrethey
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Flitty
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el Empecinado
Gisdidax
Quete Bose
Julian
Salamanda
Valencia
Alicanta
Degia
Penfiola
Vaia
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Geneva
Marquis of
Rosanna
Portugal
Albuquerque
Riguelme
Kingdom of Leon
Europe
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Bernadotte
Stockholm
Gottenburgh
Denmark
Sweden
Koningberg
Eporis
Poland
New York Evening Pot
Admiral Sawyer
Morier
Commodore Rodgers
Bingham
Madison
Little Belt
Cape Charles
H. M
Theo Adlion Chen
Obi
Navyork
New York Block
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