Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 234William Blackwood, 1933 - England |
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Page 562
... Basseterre , lies about four miles to north - west of the extreme southern tip of the western wing . The island was sighted on the 22nd January , but an officer sent forward to recon- noitre Basseterre reported that the defences were ...
... Basseterre , lies about four miles to north - west of the extreme southern tip of the western wing . The island was sighted on the 22nd January , but an officer sent forward to recon- noitre Basseterre reported that the defences were ...
Page 563
... Basseterre gave the British a solid hold upon Guadeloupe , and Haldane's next letter had little further news to give . " Basseterre , 4 March . Since the last letter I had the honour of writing to your Grace the troops have been ...
... Basseterre gave the British a solid hold upon Guadeloupe , and Haldane's next letter had little further news to give . " Basseterre , 4 March . Since the last letter I had the honour of writing to your Grace the troops have been ...
Page 564
... Basseterre . This done , he left one battalion to hold them , and , embarking the rest of his men on 6th March , beat up to windward to the attack of Grande Terre . He It took him five weary days thereabout against the trade wind to the ...
... Basseterre . This done , he left one battalion to hold them , and , embarking the rest of his men on 6th March , beat up to windward to the attack of Grande Terre . He It took him five weary days thereabout against the trade wind to the ...
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