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Title:
PRO 30/55/042/084 - Autograph Letter from Archd Campbell to General Campbell
Date:
1782
Language:
English
Date from:
1782-06-15
Date to:
1782-06-15
Section:
2 : PRO 30/55 - British Army Headquarters Papers
TNA Shelfmark:
PRO 30/55/042/084
Full Description:
General Archibald Campbell to Carleton. Jamaica. Congratulations on his appointment as Commander-in-Chief. The important victory obtained by Admiral Rodney over the French fleet has prevented the arms of France and Spain from making their long meditated attempt on Jamaica. By the enclosed intelligence from Cape Francois and Cuba, he will find that the enemy's force at St Domingo on the 18 May amounted to 22,000 troops and 42 sail of the line. Fears that after the departure of Rodney's fleet an attack will be made on the island. The enclosed Return will show the troops there. Has received a letter from Shelburne granting the request for two engineers, should esteem it a favour if Lietuenant Sutherland from New York could be sent as one.
TNA Link:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16349821
Format:
Handwritten
DOI:
10.1163/37612_WNA_PRO_PRO_30_55_42_84