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         France declares war against Spain in the month of March. Pensacola is captured by the French and Indians under [[Bieneille?]], and is recaptured by the Spanish in Au-gust following, their [[flotilla?]] having arrived in the harbour. In the same month an attack is made by the [[flotilla?]] in the [[garrifon?]] upon Dauphin Island, which is vigorously defended by M. [[Bieneille?]] until he is relieved from the investment by the unexpected arrival of a French squadron. [[Penfacola??]] is again re-captured by the French, the fortifications destroyed the [[unclear]] laid in ashes.        A fort is erected by the French at the Bay of [[unclear]]. Fort of Louis de Carloretti, situated on Red River [[unclear]] lat: 33°55', is [[unclear]] by M. de la Harpe by order of [[Bieneille?]]." [[unclear]]: 89.
         France declares war against Spain in the month of March. Pensacola is captured by the French & Indians under Bienville, and is recaptured by the Spanish in August following, their flotilla having arrived in the harbour. In the same month an attack is made by the flotilla in the garrison upon Dauphin Island, which is vigorously defended by M. Bienville until he is relieved from the investment by the unexpected arrival of a French squadron. Pensacola is again re-captured by the French, the fortifications destroyed & the town laid in ashes.        A fort is erected by the French at the Bay of St. Joseph. Fort St Louis de Carloretti, situated on Red River in N: lat: 33°55', is built by M. de la Harpe by order of Bienville." Lings Chron: 89.

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        France declares war against Spain in the month of March. Pensacola is captured by the French & Indians under Bienville, and is recaptured by the Spanish in August following, their flotilla having arrived in the harbour. In the same month an attack is made by the flotilla in the garrison upon Dauphin Island, which is vigorously defended by M. Bienville until he is relieved from the investment by the unexpected arrival of a French squadron. Pensacola is again re-captured by the French, the fortifications destroyed & the town laid in ashes.        A fort is erected by the French at the Bay of St. Joseph. Fort St Louis de Carloretti, situated on Red River in N: lat: 33°55', is built by M. de la Harpe by order of Bienville." Lings Chron: 89.
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