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From The London Gazettes.
Thirty Maroon men and one hundred women and children still remain out ; of this number several men are severely wounded , and others sick . I do not compute the effective Maroon warriors now in rebellion to exceed fourteen , and these are afraid to come in from a consciousness of their crimes . ^ The Maroon rebellion I think is drawing to a close ; and a substantial proof of my assertion is , that public credit , which was destroyed by this revolt , is now completely restored . The general opinion is , that property has acquired a degree of security which it never heretofore had in this Island . ht the rebels in than
His Majesty ' s forces , Regulars and Militia , have foug more Jwenty actions . They have been impelled by one sentiment , that of crushing a most daring , unprovoked , and ungrateful rebellion . ' I should indeed find it a most arduous task to detail individual merit . The efforts of the whole community have been directed to shew their attachment to his Majesty , and to maintain his Government and their own happiness against all banditti whatsoever . I must , however , recommend to his Majesty ' s notice the Honorable Major-General Walpoleand I am proud to saythat much is owing to his
per-; , sonal activity , and excellent conduct . Our success though great , is not without its alloy . The Maroon rebels , like to other rebels , have found it easier to raise rebellion than to quell it . The runaway slaves are still in the woods , ill armed , and with very little ammunition . Their reduction may take some time , and create further expence and uneasiness to the country ; but they merit the less consideration , as I am happy to give the most unqualified assurances of the excellent and peaceable disposition of the negroe slaves throughout the Island . I have the honor to be , & c .
BALCARRES . , Extract of a Letter from the Earl of Balcarres to Mr . Dundas , dated February 15 , 1796 . My letter of the 30 th of January apprized you , that thirty Maroon men and one hundred women and children remained out in rebellion . . I have now the honour to inform you , that , after having ineffectually searched for them , from four different points , forty-three more have surrendered themselves , of which six are stout , able Maroon m . en . The Maroons now out consist of twenty-four men and sixty-three women and children .
HORSE-GUARDS , April 23 . Dispatches have this day been received by the Right Honourable Henry Dunda ? , one of his Majesty ' s Principal Secretaries of State , from Major-General Leigh , dated at Martinique , January 27 , and Barbadoes , March 10 , 179 6 : by the former of which it appears , that on the 20 th of January , the enemy at St . Vincents made an attack on the British Post at Millar ' s Ridge , which they continued with great violence from day light until it was quite dark , but were finally repulsed with
considerable loss , aftertwice attempting to carry the redoubt . At the commencement of the action Lieutenant-Colonel Prevost , having advanced with a view of surprising an advanced picquet of the enemy was twice wounded , but is not thought to be in any danger . The behaviour of this Officer , of Major M- 'Leod , of the 59 th , who ¦ commanded at Millar ' s Ridge , and of the other Officers , is mentioned by General Leigh , in the strongest terms of commendation . The total loss of the British during the action was 3 Serjeants and 22 rank and file killed , 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ( Prevost ) 2 Serjeants and 31 rank and file wounded .
By the dispatch of the 10 th of March it appears , that Major Wright of the 25 th regiment who commanded at Pilot ' s Hill , in the island of Grenada , was obliged to abandon that position , and fall back to the post of Sauteur , on the night of the 29 th of February . It is stated , that the want of water , of which the supply had been entirely cut off by the enemy , rendered this retreat necessary , and that it was effected in good order , with the loss of only two privates badly wounded . Previous to the retreat , Major Wright had been frequently attacked by the enemy without success . His loss on these occasions was : 25 th regiment . —2 rank and file killed ; and 2 ditto wounded . Black Rangers . —& rank and file killed ; 10 ditto wounded , 2 ditto missing .
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From The London Gazettes.
Thirty Maroon men and one hundred women and children still remain out ; of this number several men are severely wounded , and others sick . I do not compute the effective Maroon warriors now in rebellion to exceed fourteen , and these are afraid to come in from a consciousness of their crimes . ^ The Maroon rebellion I think is drawing to a close ; and a substantial proof of my assertion is , that public credit , which was destroyed by this revolt , is now completely restored . The general opinion is , that property has acquired a degree of security which it never heretofore had in this Island . ht the rebels in than
His Majesty ' s forces , Regulars and Militia , have foug more Jwenty actions . They have been impelled by one sentiment , that of crushing a most daring , unprovoked , and ungrateful rebellion . ' I should indeed find it a most arduous task to detail individual merit . The efforts of the whole community have been directed to shew their attachment to his Majesty , and to maintain his Government and their own happiness against all banditti whatsoever . I must , however , recommend to his Majesty ' s notice the Honorable Major-General Walpoleand I am proud to saythat much is owing to his
per-; , sonal activity , and excellent conduct . Our success though great , is not without its alloy . The Maroon rebels , like to other rebels , have found it easier to raise rebellion than to quell it . The runaway slaves are still in the woods , ill armed , and with very little ammunition . Their reduction may take some time , and create further expence and uneasiness to the country ; but they merit the less consideration , as I am happy to give the most unqualified assurances of the excellent and peaceable disposition of the negroe slaves throughout the Island . I have the honor to be , & c .
BALCARRES . , Extract of a Letter from the Earl of Balcarres to Mr . Dundas , dated February 15 , 1796 . My letter of the 30 th of January apprized you , that thirty Maroon men and one hundred women and children remained out in rebellion . . I have now the honour to inform you , that , after having ineffectually searched for them , from four different points , forty-three more have surrendered themselves , of which six are stout , able Maroon m . en . The Maroons now out consist of twenty-four men and sixty-three women and children .
HORSE-GUARDS , April 23 . Dispatches have this day been received by the Right Honourable Henry Dunda ? , one of his Majesty ' s Principal Secretaries of State , from Major-General Leigh , dated at Martinique , January 27 , and Barbadoes , March 10 , 179 6 : by the former of which it appears , that on the 20 th of January , the enemy at St . Vincents made an attack on the British Post at Millar ' s Ridge , which they continued with great violence from day light until it was quite dark , but were finally repulsed with
considerable loss , aftertwice attempting to carry the redoubt . At the commencement of the action Lieutenant-Colonel Prevost , having advanced with a view of surprising an advanced picquet of the enemy was twice wounded , but is not thought to be in any danger . The behaviour of this Officer , of Major M- 'Leod , of the 59 th , who ¦ commanded at Millar ' s Ridge , and of the other Officers , is mentioned by General Leigh , in the strongest terms of commendation . The total loss of the British during the action was 3 Serjeants and 22 rank and file killed , 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ( Prevost ) 2 Serjeants and 31 rank and file wounded .
By the dispatch of the 10 th of March it appears , that Major Wright of the 25 th regiment who commanded at Pilot ' s Hill , in the island of Grenada , was obliged to abandon that position , and fall back to the post of Sauteur , on the night of the 29 th of February . It is stated , that the want of water , of which the supply had been entirely cut off by the enemy , rendered this retreat necessary , and that it was effected in good order , with the loss of only two privates badly wounded . Previous to the retreat , Major Wright had been frequently attacked by the enemy without success . His loss on these occasions was : 25 th regiment . —2 rank and file killed ; and 2 ditto wounded . Black Rangers . —& rank and file killed ; 10 ditto wounded , 2 ditto missing .