JAMAICA PAPERS
... The city of Carthagena has a sufficient force to repel the In- dependents, should they have the temerity to attack tt. There are 1000 regular troopi, consisting of the regiment of Leon, part of the regiment of Valencia, and 500 Artillery. The Militia and Volunteer Corps may consist of 2000 more. The works are in good order, barracks under repair, and they have provisions for the garrison for ...