Citation - Newport Mercury: 1762.03.23

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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
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