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CJ-B.778.033
5 Nov 1778:31,32 (128)
Philadelphia, October 17. . . Articles of Capitulation,
between the Marquis de Bouille, General of the French
Windward Islands, belonging to his Most Christian Majesty,
and Governor Stewart, Commander in Chief, and the
inhabitants of the island of Dominica, belonging to his
Britannic Majesty.
Article 1. That the governor, staff officers, officers of
the troops and soldiers, will march out with one mortar, two
field pieces, and ten rounds for each piece, our arms,
baggage and all the honours of war. -- Granted: That the
garrison do march out with all the honours of war, and must
lay down their arms then, officers excepted.
. . . [2 Articles follow on return of troops, officers,
families and other civilians.]
Article 4. The inhabitants of the island shall evacuate
their posts with all the honours of war, that is to say, two
field pieces, their arms, baggage and colours, drums beating
& matches lighted. Granted.
. . . [23 Articles follow. signed] Bouille, Doublee, William
Stewart, Benoni Hawkes, Sec.
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