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Herald Of The United States
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
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Captain Oxnard, arriving from Guadaloupe on Saturday after leaving on the 2nd ult., reports no news of Bonaparte's Decree there; few privateers active or fitting out; no immediate British attack expected; island fortifying defenses amid stalled business. He opines British could conquer the island soon with considerable force.
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Capt. Oxnard arrived here on Saturday from Guadaloupe, which place he left on the 2d ult. and informs, that no accounts of Bonaparte's Decree had reached that place when he left—that there were but very few privateers out, or fitting out—they expected no immediate attack from the English, and that they were putting themselves in the best possible position for defense. Business was at a stand.
Capt. O. thinks that if the British make their attack soon, with any considerable force, they will conquer the Island.
[Bost. Gaz.
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Guadaloupe
Event Date
2d Ult.
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captain oxnard believes the british will conquer the island if they attack soon with considerable force.
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Captain Oxnard arrived from Guadaloupe, left on the 2d ult., reports no accounts of Bonaparte's Decree reached there; very few privateers out or fitting out; no immediate attack from the English expected; putting in best position for defense; business at a stand.