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After reporting to you yesterday the arrival of the Captain of the English frigate, a vessel appeared west of the Pointes, about two leagues to leeward, and manoeuvered to come and drop anchor; the English Captain who was ashore saw the foreign ship, embarked immediately, slipped his cables and got under way to chase the other. Calm weather probably delayed his manoeuver: they rejoined about nine...
Date: 28 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
One hour after noon, I had the honor to receive your letter which you wrote to me this morning at 4 o'clock and which was brought to me by M. Coquille. I sent to the Captain of the English frigate 12 the other letter which you addressed to me. Herewith I enclose his answer translated by M. Piteau who was the intrpreter in all this affair.
You will notice in his answer, General, that the Captain...
Date: 29 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
General, I have the honor to send you an account of a special event which took place yesterday along the coast. I have already told you, General, that two English merchants recommended by M. [Thomas] Shirley, Governor of Dominica had come here from that island. These two gentlemen came here in a truce ship on a mission for the English Government and were therefore welcome. Wishing to return to...
Date: 25 November 1776
Volume: Volume 7