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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 15, 1780
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR mentions wind direction and several names including John Jane Vickie and Aurora, with references to vessels the Dromedary and Ranger. Describes outward bound flow and a salting context but lacks coherent events or dates beyond June 16.
Mail from the West Indies confirms a Jamaica expedition against a Spanish settlement, with news of victories in South America and privateer captures near the Lizard. Admiralty reports include Duc de Chartres prize, Martinico fleet activity, and a sweep of naval movements as Parliament and officials react to ongoing war and policing actions.
From Kingston Jamaica May 27 reports Ulysses brings intelligence of the surrender of Fort St Juan to British forces on April 29. Colonel Polson notes delays in craft and Indian cooperation, praises Capt. Nelson and Lieut. Despard, and cites terms of capitulation including evacuation, parole, and humane treatment. Subsequent items list casualties, naval movements, and a fire incident in Kingston.
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