Convict Colony by David Hill

Author:David Hill
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 2019-08-22T16:00:00+00:00

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THE FEAR OF THE FRENCH AND THE THREAT OF THE SPANISH

‘The entirely helpless state in which I observed that settlement [at Port Jackson] in 1793, and the general discontent of its inhabitants, would so facilitate its conquest that I believe it would be achieved with the surprise that the convincing presence of our fleet would cause. But even if some resistance were offered, it could never triumph over the gunfire from our ships or prevent the total destruction of houses, warehouses and goods located in the principal settlement.’

Spanish naval commander José de Bustamante y Guerra

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