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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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French troops from Martinico under M. de Bouille landed on St. Eustatius and captured the British garrison of 600 troops by surprise. Confirmation from Capt. David Squires notes considerable booty including vessels and stores; possible submission of St. Martins.
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We have certain accounts from Martinico, and other islands in the West Indies, That a body of French troops from Martinico, under the command of M. de Bouille, landed undiscovered on the island of St. Eustatius, and by a coup de main, made the whole British garrison, consisting of about 600 troops, prisoners of war.
Capt. David Squires, is arrived at a safe port from Hispaniola. By a gentleman from him, we have a confirmation of the glorious capture of the island of Eustatius; but he does not recollect any mention made of the island of St. Martins being also re-taken, tho' he thinks it must have submitted of course.
The booty taken at St. Eustatius, these accounts add, was very considerable, there being a great number of vessels round about the island; many warlike stores, besides a large body of regular British troops in the garrison. The day the island submitted was not ascertained.
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St. Eustatius
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british garrison of about 600 troops made prisoners of war; considerable booty including many vessels and warlike stores
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A body of French troops from Martinico under M. de Bouille landed undiscovered on St. Eustatius and by coup de main captured the whole British garrison. Confirmation from Capt. David Squires of the capture; possible re-taking of St. Martins. Great number of vessels and warlike stores seized.