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Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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British forces under Capt. Murray blockaded Curacao with frigates, brigs, and schooners. On July 8th, they attempted a landing of 180 men on the windward bay, were repulsed with minor losses, then occupied the leeward part of the island. The governor vowed not to surrender the town.
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We learn, that capt. Murray, in La Franchese frigate, of 26 guns, one other frigate, two brigs and four schooners, have been blockading Curacao.—Four days previous to the sailing of our informant, (July 8th) they made a descent on the Curacao Bay to windward of the island, landed 180 men, cannonaded the fort, and were repulsed, with loss of one 18.pound carronade, 2 muskets, and three prisoners. The expedition then sailed to leeward, and landed their sick and wounded, amounting to 70 men. The British have taken possession of the whole leeward part of the island, from the west end, within 20 miles of the town. It was said, the governor of Curacao had declared he would not surrender the town to the British; but would rather bury himself in its ruins. The next accounts which will be received will be of the surrender of this governor and town.
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Curacao
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July 8th
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repulsed with loss of one 18-pound carronade, 2 muskets, and three prisoners; 70 sick and wounded landed; british possession of leeward part of island within 20 miles of town; governor vows no surrender.
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Capt. Murray's squadron blockaded Curacao. Four days before July 8th, 180 men landed on windward bay, cannonaded fort, repulsed. Sailed to leeward, landed sick and wounded (70 men), took possession of leeward island from west end to 20 miles of town. Governor declared no surrender.