Index Entry | Drums, in Martinico, beat heard from ships passing close to shore |
Location | Martinico |
Citation | NM.762.001 23 Mar 1762:31 (187) Feb. 13. On Sunday last arrived here Capt. James Gilcrist from Barbados, who informs, that 21 days before, he passed thro' part of Admiral Rodney's squadron, lying in a bay about five leagues to windward of Fort Royal harbor, in Martinico, where there is a settlement of about 36 houses, and so near the shore that he could see the people at their doors, and hear our drums beat. . . . |
Generic Title | Newport Mercury |
Date | 1762.03.23 |
Publisher | Franklin, James |
City, State | Newport, RI |
Year | 1762 |
Bibliography | B0031910 |