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Defence of Jamaica in preparation for possible attack from French and Spanish fleets...

Catalogue reference: CO 137/78/25

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This record is about the Defence of Jamaica in preparation for possible attack from French and Spanish fleets... dating from 1780 July 2-20 in the series Colonial Office and predecessors: Jamaica, Original Correspondence. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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CO 137/78/25
Date
1780 July 2-20
Description

  • Defence of Jamaica in preparation for possible attack from French and Spanish fleets
  • intelligence from Sir George Rodney and other sources regarding enemy operations
  • settlement of Rattan
  • benefits of enlisting 'people of colour' for service on mainland
  • reports from Province of Nicaragua, severe sickness of troops at St. John's, delays, poor weather
  • recommends future avoidance of serving rum to troops.
Enclosed: instructions for Captain Gleadowe while at Mosquito Shore, information of Dane Mr. S. Baggè, letter to Sir James Wright, Dalling's intended plan of operations, 2 letters from General Kemble, letter to Sir Henry Clinton, instructions to Captain Baine, letter from Sir Alexander Leith, Mr. Hodgson's instructions, draft of the lake Nicaragua.

John Dalling, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 76, Folios 166-201.

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