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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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On April 13, reports from St. Croix indicated Martinique revolted due to starvation and solicited British possession, receiving partial provisions. Marie-Galante surrendered to two British frigates, yielding five million in coffee for English vessels. British islands were well-supplied with flour from Barbados.
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We learn by the schooner Experiment, in 17 days from St. Croix, that the island of Martinique, being in a state of starvation, had revolted, and that the inhabitants had solicited the English to take possession of the place; and that the latter had given them a partial supply of provisions.
We further learn that the island of Marigalante, had surrendered to two British frigates, where they found five millions of coffee which was going on board English vessels ordered there for the purpose of taking it away.
Our informant further adds, that the British islands were well supplied with flour, and that this article was daily arriving at St. Croix from Barbados, where it was stated not less than 10,000 barrels remained.
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Martinique
Event Date
April 13 (Accounts From 17 Days Prior Via St. Croix)
Outcome
martinique received partial british provisions; marie-galante surrendered with five millions of coffee seized; british islands supplied with at least 10,000 barrels of flour in barbados.
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Schooner Experiment brought news from St. Croix: Martinique in starvation revolted and solicited English possession with partial provisions given. Marie-Galante surrendered to two British frigates, discovering five millions of coffee loaded onto English vessels. British islands well supplied with flour arriving daily at St. Croix from Barbados.