Monthly Archives: November 2023

Robert Woods and his trunk went on the boat from Freetown to Nassau. He looked around him, trying to memorize the islands and their sights in his mind. It was only a few hours after this when he found himself … Continue reading →

Before too long, the news came to the British in St. Augustine that peace was being worked out and that the Spanish and British had agreed to trade the Bahamas for East Florida, thus ending 20 years of British control … Continue reading →

A guard on lookout duty came into the office of Don Antonio. “Sir, I believe there are some smugglers approaching the city,” he said. “If they are smugglers, they are probably British,” Don Antonio said evenly. “Do you want me … Continue reading →

At first, it must have seemed like a hopeless mission to many people. Only seventy volunteers went with Major Deveaux from Saint Augustine towards the Bahamas at first. Considering that the Spanish had taken Nassau with some 1400 troops, making … Continue reading →

Lord Martin smiled at his guest as he was seated in his home in St. Augustine with his wife. “It is a pleasure to meet you, Major Deveaux,” Lord Martin said. “I have been looking to talk with you for … Continue reading →

When Monday morning came to the House of Lords, many members of the house rose to give their memories of Viscount Lipton. He had made many friends among the Lords and was fond enough of games and drink and conversation … Continue reading →