Articles of Agreement entered into by Adm. Sir George Brydges Rodney and Gen. John Vaughan that all merchandise on ships and all items in public stores and magazines, etc., taken at the surrender of the island of St Eustatius will be distributed according to the King's pleasure.
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Articles of Agreement Entered into by his excellency Sir George Brydges Rodney Bart, Admiral and Commander in Chief of the British Fleet one the One Part. And his excellency the honorable General Vaughn, Commander in Chief of his majestys Forces S S S Ion on the other part. First, that we for ourselves and all this under our command, as covenant and agree as far as in us his, That, all ships and vessels loaded with merchandise or otherwise all Publick stores, magazines etc. taken at the surrender of St. Eustatius and its dependence shall be distributed according to the Kings pleasure. GB Rodney J Vaughn Signed, sealed, and delivered this fifth day of February One thousand, seven hundred & eighty one In the presence of Sam Hood Aretas Akins
