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The Capitulation of Malta
"Malta, Sept 2, 8th Year of the French Republic." The Blockade of Malta has succeeded: That without endangering the existence of twelve thousand persons, composing the population and the garrison of the place, we can no longer defer entering into treaty with the enemy, in order to obtain an honourable capitulation... With the Articles of Capitulation, signed on behalf of the French by General Vaubois and Rear-Admiral Villeneuve, on behalf of the British by Major-General Pigot and Captain Martin, in a complete issue of The Times dated 7th October, 1800 -- 41in. (104cm.) col space
"Malta, Sept 2, 8