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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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British forces have captured St. Domingue from the French with only 700 men, as part of the fleet was delayed; minimal resistance encountered. Hurricanes prevent further conquests like the Granades or St. Luecca. A ship with 120 of Col. Vaughn's regiment captured and taken to Martinique; commander Capt. Charles William Legeyt.
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Extract of a Letter from the Island of St. Domingue:
"We are in possession of this island, which proves a fine one: We should have suffered much in our attack, had the French behaved with any spirit; only part of the fleet is yet arrived, and we landed and attacked with no more than 700 men. The approach of the hurricanes will prevent our attempting any further conquest in this country; until a more favourable season, when we expect to visit the Granades, or St. Luecca. A ship with 120 of Col. Vaughn's regiment is taken and carried into Martinique. The commander of the troops was capt. Charles William Legeyt."
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Island Of St. Domingue
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british possession of st. domingue; ship with 120 men captured and taken to martinique
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British forces landed with 700 men and took possession of St. Domingue with little French resistance, as only part of the fleet had arrived. Hurricanes prevent further conquests until a better season, planning to target the Granades or St. Luecca. A ship carrying 120 troops from Col. Vaughn's regiment was captured and taken into Martinique.