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Category: <span>Militia</span>

Category: Militia

Armed forces, Army, France, Kingston, Militia, Navy, North America/USA, Spain, St Domingue/Hispaniola, War

Simon Taylor to Chaloner Arcedeckne, 8 May 1782

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The victory of Sir George Rodney over the combined French and Spanish fleet at the Saintes on 12 April 1782 ensured that Jamaica would not face an invasion. Taylor remained fearful of the number of enemy troops who remained in the region and worried about the diminution of the white …

Armed forces, Cuba/Havana, Disease/health, Enslaved people, France, Lyssons (plantation), Militia, Spain, St Domingue/Hispaniola, War

Simon Taylor to Chaloner Arcedeckne, 19 March 1782

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An invasion scare in Jamaica was at its height during the early part of 1782. The new Lieutenant-Governor, Archibald Campbell, made detailed plans for a defence of the island against attack by French and Spanish troops. These were time consuming and expensive. White men were obliged to serve in the …