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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Report from New-York Gazette on conditions in Havana under Gen. O'Reilly: British subjects secure, no duties on British goods despite pressure; Captain Webber of Cerberus to sail for England; Spaniards repairing fortifications with 3000 Negroes working on cannons, building new fort near Moro; English deserters face harsh treatment and likely mine labor.
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From the New-York Gazette, brought by the Hartford Post, we have the following Particulars.—
Honour of Gen. O'Reilly, the British Subjects there remain in the greatest Security: He has constantly refused to lay any Duties on British Goods, though strongly solicited thereto by the Royal Company. Captain Webber, of the Cerberus, was to sail for England in a few Days. The Spaniards are busy in repairing their Fortifications of that Place; 3000 Negroes are at work upon the Cannonoes at that Place; they are likewise clearing, the high Ground near the Moro, where they intend to build a strong Fort: Most of the Deserters from the English have come to the Spaniards, but they shew them no Pity; and, 'tis thought they will be sent to the Mines: What Pity is it, that so many brave Men should bring eternal ruin on themselves!
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Havana
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english deserters to be sent to the mines
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British subjects remain secure under Gen. O'Reilly, who refuses duties on British goods despite solicitation by the Royal Company. Captain Webber of the Cerberus was to sail for England soon. Spaniards repairing fortifications; 3000 Negroes working on the Cannonoes; clearing ground near the Moro for a new strong fort. Most English deserters have joined Spaniards but receive no pity and are expected to be sent to the Mines.