Kiljkover-al is attacked by French privateer
Anthony Ferry with three ships and around 300 men. Ferry's fleet proceeds up the
Essequibo River burning Indian villages along the way before anchoring opposite of
Bartica. The commander of the local garrison offered a ransom of 50,000 gilders, which included slaves and goods along with 2,500 in cash.[4]
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