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MJ.778.018
19 Oct 1778:21,22 (5/260 Extraordinary)
Philadelphia, October 14. Articles of Capitulation, between
the Marquis of Bouille, Gen. of the French Windward Islands,
belonging to his Most Christian Majesty, and Gov. 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 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, and matches lighted. Granted.
. . . [23 Articles]
[signed] Bouille, Doublee, William Stewart, Benoni Hawkes,
Sec.
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