Citation - New York Gazette (Weyman): 1762.04.26

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Index Entry Drums, in Martinico, beat in French capitulation 
Location Martinico 
Citation
NYG(W.762.045
26 Apr 1762:13,21,22 (175)
Articles of Capitulation, for the Island of Martinico,
between their excellencies Admiral Rodney, and General
Monckton, and his Excellency Monsieur Le Vassoe de la Touch,
Commandant General for his most Christian Majesty, in the
Windward Islands.
. . . [2 general Articles]
Article I.  All the forts and posts of the Island of
Martinico shall be evacuated by his Most Christian Majesty's
troops, whether regulars or militia; They shall march out
with four field-pieces, their arms, two charges each, drums
beating, colours flying, and all the honours of war; after
which his British Majesty's troops shall take possession of
the same forts and posts.
Answer. The troops and inhabitants shall march out of their
garrisons and posts, with their arms, drums beating, colours
flying;
. . . [6 more lines]
. . . [29 Articles]
[signed] Le Vassor de la Touche, G. D. Rodney Robert
Monckton.


Generic Title New York Gazette (Weyman) 
Date 1762.04.26 
Publisher Weyman, William 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1762 
Bibliography B0028110
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