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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from St. Eustatia, June 12, 1780: 12 Spanish and 4 French ships of the line plus 12,000 troops reinforce French fleet at Martinique, gaining superiority over British. Anticipated attacks on English islands alarm inhabitants; 3 French ships arrive locally amid secret plans.
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Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in St. Eustatia, dated June 12, 1780.
We are much elated here by the arrival of twelve Spanish and four French ships of the line, with a number of transports, and about 12,000 troops, to reinforce the French fleet in these seas, which makes them now far superior to the English. They all rendezvous at Martinique, and we have great reason to think a heavy blow will soon be made against most of the English islands, it has alarmed the inhabitants very much indeed.
We have three French ships of the line come down here last night, they are waiting the result of some plan in agitation, but every thing seems to be kept a profound secret; at all events we presume they must soon have possession of most of these islands, for if they command the seas, they must fall. God grant it may soon put an end to the war, and restore us a prosperous, lasting, and happy peace.
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St. Eustatia
Event Date
June 12, 1780
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french fleet now far superior to english; anticipated possession of most english islands
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Arrival of twelve Spanish and four French ships of the line, transports, and about 12,000 troops to reinforce French fleet in Caribbean seas, rendezvousing at Martinique. Three French ships of the line arrived at St. Eustatia last night, awaiting secret plans. Expect heavy blow against English islands, alarming inhabitants.