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Capitulation of a Castle Garrison and Evacuation Details
Historical Register reports the terms granted by Lord Cobham for the evacuation of a coastal fortress. Soldiers and wounded receive transport at the king’s expense, militia may depart with arms, foreigners not to be molested except deserters, and officers may reclaim cloathing. Magazines and ammunition are to be delivered, with four days for evacuation and a copy signed by Cobham. The garrison of 469 men marched out. the town held numerous cannons, ordnance, powder, and chests of arms looted from ships and forts, including brass pieces and mortars.
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