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Correspondence with General Thomas Gage, 1769-1771 (vol. 3)

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9 July 1769

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MG21-Add.MSS.-21664, Volume number: B.4, Microfilm reel number: H-1428, A-610

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Haldimand papers

Correspondence with General Thomas Gage, 1769-1771 (vol. 3)
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Date(s):

9 July 1769

Place:

St. Augustine,

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p. 36 : transcription

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General Haldimand (in French). At present Louisiana could be easily conquered, the inhabitants detest Spanish rule and would willingly throw themselves into the arms of Great Britain. If attached to Spain and that she had5 or 600 regular troops there, it would take 2,000 men to make a successful attack. There are 1,000 men fit to bear arms besides about 100 French troops; the inhabitants all accustomed to the use of arms and knowing the country would be more dangerous than regular troops. Discusses the best points and method of attack.

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MSS0599

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National Library (London, Great Britain) vol. 21664. Correspondence with General Thomas Gage, 1769-1771 (vol. 3)

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MG21-Add.MSS.-21664
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Volume [MG21 Add.MSS.-21664] B.4

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Microfilm reel A-610

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