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NCGN(D.778.013
30 Nov 1778:22 (456)
Philadelphia, October 14. By Capt. Strong, in a short
passage from St. Eustatia, we have received the following
important intelligence, to wit.
Articles of capitulation between the Marquis de Bouille,
General of the [F]rench windward island, belonging to his
most Christian Majesty, and Governor Stewart, Commander in
Chief, and the inhabitants of the island of Dominica,
belonging to his Britannic Majesty. . .
Art. 4. The inhabitants of the island shall evacuate their
posts with all the honours of war, that is to say, two field
pieces, their arms, baggage and colours, drums beating, and
matches lighted. - Granted.
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