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CG-NH.762.020
30 Oct 1762:11,12,21,22,31,32 (395)
Articles of Capitulation, agreed on between Sir George
Pocock, Knight of the Bath, and Admiral of the Blue, and the
Early of Albemarle, Commander of His Majesty's Troops; and
the Marquis del Real Transporte, Admiral of His Catholic
Majesty's squadron; and don Juan de Prado, Governor of the
Havannah, on the part of His Catholic Majesty, for rendering
up the garrison and Spanish ships in the port belonging to
the Havannah.
Preliminary Article. . . [4 lines describing when articles
will be enforced]
Article 1st. The garrison, comprehending besides the troops
belonging to the artillery and dragoons, the militia of all
the places on this island, shall march out of the Port Gate
on the 20th instant (if there does not arrive before relief
sufficient to raise the siege) with all military honours,
with their muskets shoulder'd, drums beating, and colours
flying. . . [5 lines describing details of Article 1st]
Answer. The garrison, consisting of the regular troops and
the dragoons, who shall leave their horses for his Britannic
majesty's service, in consideration of the vigorous and
brave defence of the Moore Castle and the Havannah; shall
march out at the Point Gate, with two pieces of cannon, and
six charges for each cannon, and the same number of reach
soldier, with drums beating, colours flying, & military
honours. . . [6 lines describing further details of this
article, 266 lines of more articles, 19 lines of date,
signatures, and agreement to terms]
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