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PEP.778.068
14 Oct 1778:3761, 3762, 3771, 3772 (4/540)
Philadelphia, October 17. Article 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.
. . . [3 Articles for inhabitants, soldiers, &c]
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.
. . . [27 other Articles follow]
[signed] Bouille. (seal.)
Par Monsieur General Doublee. (seal.)
William Stewart. (seal.)
Benjamin Hawkes. (seal.)
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