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Foreign News
May 4, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In February 1782, Marquis de Bouille was appointed commander of French islands in the West Indies. A convoy of 10 ships expected to bring 8-10,000 troops from France to join Spanish forces at St. Domingo for an attack on Jamaica.
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BOSTON, May 2.
Extract of an authentic letter from St. Pierre (Martinique) dated February 28, 1782.
The Marquis de Bouille is appointed commander over all the French islands in the West-Indies. Ten ships, with a numerous convoy of transports, shall embark 8 or 10,000 troops, are hourly expected here from France. With these and the fleet already in these seas, the Marquis de Bouille is to join the Spanish forces arrived at St. Domingo, and to co-operate with them in the intended attack of Jamaica.
Extract of an authentic letter from St. Pierre (Martinique) dated February 28, 1782.
The Marquis de Bouille is appointed commander over all the French islands in the West-Indies. Ten ships, with a numerous convoy of transports, shall embark 8 or 10,000 troops, are hourly expected here from France. With these and the fleet already in these seas, the Marquis de Bouille is to join the Spanish forces arrived at St. Domingo, and to co-operate with them in the intended attack of Jamaica.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Marquis De Bouille
French Troops
West Indies
Spanish Forces
Attack Jamaica
St Domingo
What entities or persons were involved?
Marquis De Bouille
Where did it happen?
West Indies
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
West Indies
Event Date
February 28, 1782
Key Persons
Marquis De Bouille
Outcome
intended joint french-spanish attack on jamaica
Event Details
Marquis de Bouille appointed commander over French islands in West Indies. Ten ships with transports expected to embark 8-10,000 troops from France. To join Spanish forces at St. Domingo and cooperate in attack on Jamaica.