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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from St. Vincent's reports transports from New York preparing for sea with secret destination. Charibs offered surrender weeks ago but escaped; recently attacked militia guard near Kingston, retiring after two-hour fight.
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"This Day all the Transports from New York received Orders to get in Readiness for Sea, but their Destination is yet a Secret. It is certain, a few Weeks ago, the Charibs made an Offer to the General of surrendering; but we have heard no more of it. At that Time our Troops had them surrounded, and in great Distress. They have since escaped, and dispersed; and about three Days ago were so daring as to attack a Guard of the Militia, composed of the principal Men of the Island, not above two Miles from Kingston, and after a smart Fire, of upwards of two Hours, they retired. When they will be reduced, no Man here knows."
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St. Vincent's
Event Date
February 2
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charibs retired after two-hour engagement; no further details on reduction of forces.
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Transports from New York ordered ready for sea, destination secret. Weeks ago, Charibs offered surrender to General while surrounded by troops but escaped and dispersed. Three days ago, they attacked militia guard of principal island men near Kingston, engaging in smart fire for over two hours before retiring.