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NYG(W.760.073
8 Dec 1760:13 (97)
In the London Gazette is published, under Whitehall,
September 23d, 1760, the copy of a letter from Colonel Eyre
Coote, who commanded his Majesty's forces in the East-
Indies, . . . giving an account of the situation of our
affairs on the coast of Coromandel since his arrival, and of
our happy successes. --A summary of which is as follows, . .
. [capture of French garrison at Carangury, India]
Col. O'Kennelly, who commanded, sent out a flag of truce;
and on account of his gallant defence, Col. Coote granted
him the following terms, 'That the Europeans should have
leave to march out with their arms, two rounds per man,
drums beating, and 6 days provisions; the Seapoys to be
disarmed and turned about their business.'
. . . [further skirmishes and surrenders]
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