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NHG-P.762.019
7 May 1762:21,22,23,31 (292)
New York, April 26. . . [4 lines of introductory material to
the Articles of Capitulation, for the Island of Martineco,
18 lines]
Article I.
All the forts and posts of the island of Martineco shall be
[ 2] by his Most Christian Majesty's troops, whether
regulars or militia; They shall march out with four field
pieces, their arms, two charges each, drums beating, colours
flying, and all the honours of war; after which his
Britannic Majesty's troops shall take possession of the same
forts and posts.
Answer. The troops and inhabitants shall march out of their
garrisons and posts, with their arms, drums beating, and
colours flying; four pieces of cannon, with two charges to
each, and two charges per man shall be allowed to the
troops, provided that the inhabitants immediately after lay
down their arms, and that all the forts, garrisons, posts
and batteries, of cannon or mortars, with all the arms,
ammunition and utensils of war, shall be delivered to
persons appointed to receive them.
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articles and answers]
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