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Source (Fort Rosalie And Vicinity) |
"...patriot James Willing circa 1777 ...was made a captain in the Navy...to make prize of all British Property on the Mississippi. However...when a party of Americans did arrive, the Natchez settlers (many if not most of the Tory persuasion) gave it a violent reception. Once more the British flag flew over Fort Panmure, as the British had rechristened Fort Rosalie. It was not to stay there long. Fort Panmure capitulated (to Spain) on October 5, 1779.