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BEP(F.762.066
13 Dec 1762:11,12,13 (1423)
Copy of a letter from the Earl of Albemarle to the Earl of
Egremont, dated head quarters near the Havannah, August 21.
1762. . . [4th para.]
On the 11th in the morning, by a signal from the fort, we
opened our batteries against the town, and Punta fort: The
guns & mortars were so well serv'd by the artillery and
sailors, and their effect so great, that in less than six
hours all the guns in the fort & north bastion were
silenced. The governor hung out a white flag and beat a
parley; and at the same time sent out an officer to propose
a cessation of arms for twenty four hours, in order to
prepare the articles of capitulation. . . [last 5 lines of
col.]
Total loss of the English during the siege.
11 officers killed, 19 wounded, 39 died, 4 dead of wounds;
279 privates kill'd, 625 wounded, & 130 missing, & 657
serjeants, drummers & privates killed.
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