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Foreign News
December 1, 1802
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
French troops evacuated fortified places in St. Domingo due to formidable opposition from the Blacks and retreated to the Island of Tortuda for reinforcements, according to reports received in Jamaica and relayed to New York on November 25.
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N. w York, Nov. 25.
FRENCH EVACUATED ST. DOMINGO.
MINGO.
Mr. Baet, owner of the ship Percuss, arrived here yesterday from Jamaica, informs us, that just before he sailed, news had been received there, by American vessels, that the French troops had evacuated the different fortified places of St. Domingo, in consequence of the formidable opposition of the Blacks ; and had gone to the Island of Tortuda, to wait for reinforcements. This information was generally believed at Kingston; at which port nearly thirty sail of American vessels had recently arrived from the different ports of that Island.
FRENCH EVACUATED ST. DOMINGO.
MINGO.
Mr. Baet, owner of the ship Percuss, arrived here yesterday from Jamaica, informs us, that just before he sailed, news had been received there, by American vessels, that the French troops had evacuated the different fortified places of St. Domingo, in consequence of the formidable opposition of the Blacks ; and had gone to the Island of Tortuda, to wait for reinforcements. This information was generally believed at Kingston; at which port nearly thirty sail of American vessels had recently arrived from the different ports of that Island.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
French Evacuation
St Domingue
Black Opposition
Tortuda Island
Jamaica Reports
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Baet
Where did it happen?
St. Domingo
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
St. Domingo
Key Persons
Mr. Baet
Outcome
french troops evacuated to island of tortuda for reinforcements
Event Details
French troops evacuated the different fortified places of St. Domingo due to formidable opposition of the Blacks and went to the Island of Tortuda to wait for reinforcements. Information received in Jamaica by American vessels and believed at Kingston.