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The Capture of Malta, First and subsequent Official news, The Times 5 & 6th July 1798
the first paper with unconfirmed reports that Buonaparte has made himself master of the island; also Grand Master refuses entry of Buonaparte's fleet into port, and Nelson in search of the French fleet; the second paper with the official news taken from an extract of a letter from Buonaparte's secretary, dated 12th June At half after eleven o'clock I break my letter, to announce to you a great Victory, Malta is ours.. (page 2, cols 1-2, 12in.) (2)
the first paper with unconfirmed reports that Buonaparte has made himself master of the island; also Grand Master refuses entry of Buonaparte's fleet into port, and Nelson in search of the French fleet; the second paper with the official news taken from an extract of a letter from Buonaparte's secretary, dated 12th June At half after eleven o'clock I break my letter, to announce to you a great Victory, Malta is ours.. (page 2, cols 1-2, 12in.) (2)