A Narrative of the Revolt and Insurrection of the French Inhabitants in the Island of Grenada (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1795 Excerpt: ... ARRIVAL OF GENERAL LINDSAY - On the 12th of March, Brigadier-General Lindsay arrived from Martinico to take the command. The militia in St George's were reviewed on the same day by his Excellency, who expressed his satisfaction at their appearance to LieutenantColonel Garraway, their commanding officer. The General had brought with him a few artillery men; and on the 14th, 150 troops arrived from Martinico in his Majesty's ship the Beaulieu. This reinforcement was not permitted to land at St George's, but ordered immediately to Gouyave. On the 15th, at four o'clock in the morning, the General marched at the head of about 400 regulars and militia, leaving 200, least able to bear fatigue, to protect protect the town and forts. About one o'clock P. M. the General arrived at Charlotte Town, and the troops were landed from the Beaulieu on the same day. On the 17th, he marched to attack the enemy with all the troops, except the St Andrew's regiment, and the new established corps of Volunteer Associated Cavalry, under Lieutenant-Colonel Gahagan. These were left to defend Gouyave, and to secure a retreat. The General thought proper to rest the troops at Morne Felix, within a mile of the camp of the insurgents, from one (when they got upon this ground) to three o'clock P. M. This delay of only two hours was probably fatal to the expedition, as it has been thought the General would have got possession of the camp at Belvidere, if night had not come on too soon. The General now advanced with a detachment of the 9th, under Captain Sandieman, under the fire of a large fieldpiece, to the post of La Croisade, mentioned in Captain Gurdon's letter, and took possession of this place (by nature strong), where, a soon as the rest of The reader, it is hoped, will pa...