Attaque de Cartagene depuis la prise des forts jusquau 24 avril, circa 1741

This collection contains one three-page handwritten account in French describing a battle in which English troops tried to capture the Spanish-held city of Cartagena, present-day Colombia. The account, titled “Attaque de Cartagene depuis la prise des forts jusquau 24 avril” (“Attack of Cartagena from the capture of the forts until April 24”), describes the English attempts to bombard the city, and their failure to overcome the Spanish troops. It indicates that Cartagena was guarded by “tous les Indians, et par tous les Negres esclaves de Cartagene,” to whom the viceroy had promised liberty if the city was not taken. The end of the account mentions “Le Sieur Hercouet,” which left “Ste Marthe” on April 30 and arrived “au Cap” on May 10.