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PP-P.779.090
3 Aug 1779:11, 12, 13
From the Antigua Mercury, July 3. Articles of Capitulation
between the Chevalier de Forlong du Rumain, Lieutenant of
his Most Christian Majesty, Commander in Chief of the French
troop, and his Excellency Valentine Morris, Esquire, Captain
General and Governor in Chief, in and over his Majesty's
Island of St. Vincent, and its dependencies, Chancellor,
Ordinary, and Vice Admiral of the same, &c. &c.
Article I.
Governor Morris demands, in the first place, that the
Officer and Drummer sent by him yesterday to the Commander
of the French troops be restored to him; the detaining these
when sent as a Flag of Truce, and then continuing to march
on, appeared to him to have been a great infringement of the
laws of war.
Granted.
Art. II.
The Governor and Staff Officers, Officers of the troops and
soldiers, to march out with their colours flying, drums
beating, ten rounds a piece, with two brass field pieces,
arms, baggage, and all the honours of war.
Granted.
. . . [2 Articles]
Art. V.
The inhabitants of the island shall march out of their posts
with the honours of war, their baggage, arms and colours,
drums beating and lighted matches.
. . . [31 Articles]
[signed] Le Chevalier de Forlong du Rumain. Valentine
Morris.
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