Narrative of the Expedition which Sailed from England in 1817, to Join the South American Patriots: Comprising Every Particular Connected with Its Formation, History, and Fate; with Observations and Authentic Information Elucidating the Real Character of the Contest, Mode of Warfare, State of the Armies, &c |
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Saint Martin's is in the joint possession of the French and Dutch ; and Great Bay ,
where we had now landed , is the principal town in that quarter of the island
belonging to the latter nation . It presented a dreary and comfortless appearance
...
Saint Martin's is in the joint possession of the French and Dutch ; and Great Bay ,
where we had now landed , is the principal town in that quarter of the island
belonging to the latter nation . It presented a dreary and comfortless appearance
...
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India climate ) ; but to our great disappointment , we were informed there was no
place of that description in the town . In this unpleasant situation we began to '
despair of even procuring a lodging for the night , when Lieut . Y- > fortunately ...
India climate ) ; but to our great disappointment , we were informed there was no
place of that description in the town . In this unpleasant situation we began to '
despair of even procuring a lodging for the night , when Lieut . Y- > fortunately ...
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Almost immediately after our arrival at Saint Bartholomew's , we were alarmed by
the discharge of a gun in the town , and repaired to the place from whence the
report proceeded ; when , to our great astonishment , we found the entire
garrison ...
Almost immediately after our arrival at Saint Bartholomew's , we were alarmed by
the discharge of a gun in the town , and repaired to the place from whence the
report proceeded ; when , to our great astonishment , we found the entire
garrison ...
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notoriety ; in consequence of Mr. Hudson acknowledging to several individuals
that his plan was to conduct an armed party against the town of San Martha , for
the purpose of plundering it , and afterwards decamping with the booty . Shortly ...
notoriety ; in consequence of Mr. Hudson acknowledging to several individuals
that his plan was to conduct an armed party against the town of San Martha , for
the purpose of plundering it , and afterwards decamping with the booty . Shortly ...
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... and the barren hills of Saint Bartholomew's at this instant appeared more
desolate than ever . Whilst in this gloomy reverie , the approach of night and want
of nourishment , warned me of the necessity of proceeding to the town , in order
to ...
... and the barren hills of Saint Bartholomew's at this instant appeared more
desolate than ever . Whilst in this gloomy reverie , the approach of night and want
of nourishment , warned me of the necessity of proceeding to the town , in order
to ...
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