When was it published?

March 2, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News March 2, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, Colonial Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Commodore Hughes, Guadaloupe, Martinico, Fort St Pierre, Naval Attack, Colonial Forces

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Speculation in a December 12 report suggests Commodore Hughes may target only Guadaloupe due to the strength of Fort St. Pierre in Martinico, but the prevailing opinion is that he is ordered to attack both if possible, potentially landing to destroy plantations and capture slaves.

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Dec. 12. It is imagined by many People that Commodore Hughes is destined against Guadaloupe only; for (say they) Fort St. Pierre, at Martinico, is greatly too strong to be taken by Sea; and he has not Forces to besiege it by Land, because there are 30,000 white People on the Island, fit to bear Arms, and near one third trained to the Use of them; they allow indeed that he may land by Surprize, in different Parts at the Back of the Island, destroy some Plantations, and perhaps carry off some of the Negroes, and that is all. However, the most prevalent Opinion is, that his Orders are to attack and take if possible, both Places.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Commodore Hughes Guadaloupe Martinico Fort St Pierre Naval Attack Colonial Forces

What entities or persons were involved?

Commodore Hughes

Where did it happen?

Guadaloupe And Martinico

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Guadaloupe And Martinico

Event Date

Dec. 12.

Key Persons

Commodore Hughes

Event Details

Many believe Commodore Hughes targets only Guadaloupe, as Fort St. Pierre at Martinico is too strong for sea attack and land siege due to 30,000 armed white inhabitants, one-third trained. Possible surprise landings to destroy plantations and take Negroes. Prevailing opinion: orders to attack and take both places if possible.