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John Byng Quotes
At two I made the signal to engage: I found it was the surest method of ordering every ship to close down on the one that fell to their lot. - John Byng Quotes
By this time it was past six, and the enemys van and ours were at too great a distance to engage, I perceived some of their ships stretching to the northward; and I imagined they were going to form a new line. - John Byng Quotes
Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemys motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large. - John Byng Quotes
I brought to about eight that night to join the INTREPID, and to refit our ships as fast as possible, and continued doing so all night. - John Byng Quotes
I do not send their Lordships the particulars of our losses and damages by this, as it would take me much time; and I am willing none should be lost in letting them know an event of such consequence. - John Byng Quotes
The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head. - John Byng Quotes
The next morning we saw nothing of the enemy, though we were still lying to. - John Byng Quotes
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Before Close Could Distance Down Enemys Engage
Every Falling Fell Five Force Form Found
Going Great Judge Large Line Little Made
Method More Motions Numbers Past Ship Signal
Some Than That Their They Thirteen This
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