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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Anguilla, a barren rocky island, ill settled by English. Martinique has about 3,000 men in arms, besides soldiers. … and have remained there since De Ruyter made his onset on Martinique in July 1674. The soldiers at St. Christopher's … or no ginger. Account of the seizure by M. de Baas at Martinique of the "Salisbury," John Swinstead, Commander, …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Is informed that yesterday the Count d'Estres sailed from Martinique to join with the Governor of Tortugas who is at … to set him at liberty. The French have continued long at Martinique since their enterprise of Tobago, which much … could not come in, and about sunset went away either to Martinique or Curacao. They give them the trouble of being in …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… the frigate is not there, Count de Blenac, the Governor of Martinique, giving them formal licence to do so, and having … gear and some of their canoes, and sent the French back to Martinique. In this service the French shot one of Captain … 1,718. I. Copy of a pass given by the Governor of Martinique to Jacques le Curieux to hunt, fish, and wood at …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… our fleet. On the 28th we captured a French ship bound to Martinique with provisions, and on the 1st of April made this … slightly felt here and, it is believed, very violently at Martinique, for sloops at sea between St. Lucia and Martinique thought themselves aground, so violently were they …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… known. So far as our best intelligence goes, the force at Martinique has not for some time exceeded 2,500 or 3,000 men, … squadron or the preliminary capture of Guadeloupe and Martinique. The present design is to attack Guadeloupe and, … to summon the promised assistance from Barbados against Martinique. Colonel Codrington's own plan I know to be to …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… ship that they have in those parts. The Jersey lies at Martinique, almost under water, whereby they hope to clear …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… March the whole fleet and forces sailed in good order for Martinique. This dispatch is due chiefly to the diligence of … expect success, nor can it be doubted that Guadeloupe and Martinique will be utterly destroyed. If after that the … pp. 418, 419.] April 15. H.M.S. Resolution, Cul de Sac, Martinique. 276. Minutes of the Council of War in the West …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Vol. LXXV., pp. 416, 417.] April 20. Before St. Pierre, Martinique. 281. Minutes of the Council of War in the West … his orders. We hear that our forces are on the attack of Martinique, but know not of their success. If they prevail …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… writes me that he lately sent a flag of truce to Martinique concerning prisoners taken by French privateers, … (4) to take care for a vessel to bring prisoners from Martinique. George Hannay's petition for money expended on …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… informed that three French men-of-war lately arrived at Martinique with Mons. d'Amblemont, their Governor, which will … fourth-rates and a fire-ship should pass by the side of Martinique and attempt the capture or destruction of the …