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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from St. Kitts reports uncertainty on Adm. Rodney sending ships to invaded Jamaica or awaiting Adm. Pocock's orders; British ministry prioritizes Cuba, ordering troop withdrawals from Martinico; Jamaica and Cuba as key disputes between crowns.
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"IT is uncertain whether Adm. Rodney will send ten Ships to Jamaica, which we hear is invaded, or wait the orders of Admiral Pocock, who sailed 40 Days ago with a strong Squadron for that Station from England, who in his way is to stop here. Our Ministry is so intent upon taking Cuba, that they have ordered the Troops to be drawn off from Martinico if not taken, and if reduced, only to leave sufficient Garrisons. Jamaica and Cuba seem to be the disputed matter between the two Crowns at present."
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St. Kitts
Event Date
March 29.
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Uncertainty whether Adm. Rodney will send ten ships to invaded Jamaica or wait for Admiral Pocock, who sailed 40 days ago from England with a strong squadron to stop at St. Kitts en route. Ministry orders troops drawn off from Martinico if not taken, or minimal garrisons if reduced, to focus on taking Cuba. Jamaica and Cuba are the main disputed matters between the two crowns.