Foreign News July 8, 1815

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British Martinique Possession, Guadaloupe Refusal, Troops Saints, Attack Guadaloupe

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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Captain Canney reports British military possession of Martinique without altering local laws. Guadaloupe refuses British protection, prompting British troops to land at the Saints for a forced attack.

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Capt. Canney, of the schr. Little Bill, (arrived this morning) states, that the British had taken military possession of Martinique, but had not interfered with the commercial or municipal laws and regulations of that Island. That the Bourbon flag was still kept up at Guadaloupe, tho' that Island had refused the proffer of British protection, and determined not to permit any British troops to land there --in consequence of this determination, the British had landed a number of troops at the Saints, preparatory to an attack on Guadaloupe, which they were resolved to take by force.

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Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

British Martinique Possession Guadaloupe Refusal Troops Saints Attack Guadaloupe

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Canney

Where did it happen?

Martinique

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Primary Location

Martinique

Key Persons

Capt. Canney

Outcome

british took military possession of martinique without interfering with commercial or municipal laws; guadaloupe refused british protection and barred troops, leading to british landing at the saints for attack.

Event Details

Capt. Canney of the schr. Little Bill, arrived this morning, states that the British had taken military possession of Martinique but had not interfered with its commercial or municipal laws and regulations. The Bourbon flag was still kept up at Guadaloupe, though that Island had refused the proffer of British protection and determined not to permit any British troops to land there. In consequence, the British had landed a number of troops at the Saints, preparatory to an attack on Guadaloupe, which they were resolved to take by force.