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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 02, 1781
Page
3
Reports from New York, Augusta, and Charleston detail charred dispatches on actions in the Carolinas, British campaigns under Clinton, and Hyder Ali’s maneuvers. News covers naval movements, the French cavalry in Hyder’s army, Dutch and Algerine galleys, and possible global revolutions reshaping Europe and the Americas.
Governor Dillon recounts the siege and fall of Tobago to French forces under Bouillé and Blanchelande. He describes fleet movements from May 23 to June 10, landing at Minister Bay and Concordia, the failure of relief efforts, and the capitulation terms negotiated for Dominique and Tobago. He notes militia fatigue, strategic retreat to Caledonia, and later surrender despite objections.
Prices of the day at One o’Clock Bank Stock report includes various India and long annuities with percentages. A naval dispatch notes General Blanchelande sending reinforcements by cutter, with details on voyage times Tobago to Martinique versus Tobago to Barbadoes. Mentions Rodney and forthcoming military movements amid French and British forces in the Caribbean.
Postscript from London Gazette reports American forces near Charlestown, including a trap that led to over a hundred captured. General Bainety sought mercy but was executed for rebellion. news also covers Dutch convoy movements, French fleet command changes, and disturbances in Parliament over new duties. Dispatches describe Mont de Graffe recalled, Bougainville named successor, and Spanish fleet activity toward Cadiz.
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