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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Report from Curacoa details French military buildup in Hispaniola (3000+ troops at Port au Prince, Cape Nichola Mole, 5000 at Cape Francois) with unclear intent; island declared free port for trade; French express regret for times and toast Generals Washington and Lee.
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By the accounts we have here, the French are determined to strike a blow somewhere. I was at Port au Prince about five weeks ago, where they had upwards of 3000 soldiers, and as many more at Cape Nichola Mole, and 5000 at Cape Francois. God knows their intent. Hispaniola is made a free port to all nations, to take in sugars and coffee. The French people, in general, are sorry for the unhappy times. Their constant toasts are, generals Washington and Lee.
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Hispaniola
Event Date
April 13
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hispaniola made a free port to all nations for sugars and coffee; french public sympathy expressed through toasts to american generals
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Letter from Curacoa reports French determination to strike, with over 3000 soldiers at Port au Prince five weeks prior, similar numbers at Cape Nichola Mole, and 5000 at Cape Francois; intent unknown; French people regret unhappy times and toast Generals Washington and Lee