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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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The Brig Betsey arrived in Portsmouth from Tobago, with Capt. Rollins reporting a fire that destroyed nearly all of Port Louis, suspected to be set by the military, and soldiers embarking for France.
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On Thursday last arrived here the Brig Betsey, Capt. Rollins, in 32 days from Tobago. Capt. Rollins informs, that three days before he sailed, a fire broke out in Port Louis, which raged with such violence that but one house (the property of Messrs. M'Kean and Co.) escaped falling a prey to this destructive element. It was supposed at the time, by the inhabitants, that the town purposely set on fire by the military.
Capt. Rollins further informs, that at the time of his sailing, the soldiers were embarking on board two transports, and were to sail in a few days for France.
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Port Louis, Tobago
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Thursday Last (Arrival In Portsmouth); Fire Three Days Before Sailing From Tobago
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fire destroyed all but one house in port louis; soldiers to depart for france soon
Event Details
Brig Betsey arrived in Portsmouth after 32 days from Tobago. Capt. Rollins reported a violent fire in Port Louis three days before his departure, sparing only the house of Messrs. M'Kean and Co., suspected arson by military. Soldiers were embarking on transports to sail to France.