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The battle of Grenada in the Revolutionary War...
The battle of Grenada in the Revolutionary War...
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September 11, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 11, 1779 The entire front page, most of page 2 are taken up with much detail concerning the Battle of Grenada in the Caribbean.
The Battle of Grenada took place on July 6, 1779 between the British Navy and the French Navy. During the early part of 1779, the naval forces in the Caribbean were mainly employed in watching one another. But in June, when British Admiral Byron went to Antigua to guard the trade convoy on its way home, his opponent, the Comte d'Estaing first captured St Vincent, and then on the 4th of July Grenada. Byron sailed in hopes of saving the island, but arrived too late. A short action was fought off Grenada on the 6th of July, details of which are noted here (see for portions).
What follows are two more letters from the Caribbean concerning the naval battle there.
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the ftpg., 7 3/4 by 12 inches, good condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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