When was it published?

April 28, 1795 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News April 28, 1795

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Rebellion Or Revolt, Colonial Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Port Au Prince Attack, Brigands British Posts, Col Malcolm Death, French Camp Capture, Fortifications Defence

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In Port-au-Prince, brigands unsuccessfully attacked British posts, resulting in heavy casualties including British Col. Malcolm's death. British forces captured the French camp and spiked its guns but could not hold it. Fortifications are strong, requiring storming to capture. Ships Providence and Sally were present.

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Capt. Robins of the schooner Colley, from Port-au-Prince, last from Archavas, informs us, that a few days before he left Port-au-Prince, the brigands had made an attack on the British posts, at that place, in which they proved unsuccessful—that the slaughter on both sides was great; a British Col. Malcolm, having fallen in the engagement. The British pushed on their victory, took possession of the French camp, and spiked up their guns, but were unable to retain it. Capt. Robins, mentions, that the fortifications around Port-au-Prince, are in a complete state of defence, and that it cannot be taken except by storm.

The Providence, Palmer, and Sally, King, were at Port-au-Prince, when Capt. Robins left it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Rebellion Or Revolt Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Port Au Prince Attack Brigands British Posts Col Malcolm Death French Camp Capture Fortifications Defence

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Robins Col. Malcolm

Where did it happen?

Port Au Prince

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Port Au Prince

Event Date

A Few Days Before Capt. Robins Left Port Au Prince

Key Persons

Capt. Robins Col. Malcolm

Outcome

slaughter on both sides was great; british col. malcolm fallen; british took possession of the french camp and spiked up their guns but were unable to retain it

Event Details

Brigands made an attack on the British posts at Port-au-Prince and proved unsuccessful. The British pushed on their victory, took possession of the French camp, and spiked up their guns, but were unable to retain it. Fortifications around Port-au-Prince are in a complete state of defence and cannot be taken except by storm. The Providence, Palmer, and Sally, King, were at Port-au-Prince when Capt. Robins left it.