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"The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head."

John Byng, British Soldier

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"The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head."

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"I do not send their Lordships the particulars of our losses and damages by this, as it would take me much time; and I am willing none should be lost in letting them know an event of such consequence."

"Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemy's motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large."

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"The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head."

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