Bouillé and his Carribean quests

 

Map of Dominica from the period of Bouille

http://hdl.huntington.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15150coll4/id/10126/rec/20

 

But Bouillé didn´t rest and that same year he took St. Christophe, Nevis and Montserrat. In 1781 he took Tobago and St. Eustatius.  He simply gain the trust of the Dutch planters and restored what the British had sized. Those who saw M. de Bouillé so formidable in action, surprised his kindness after the fight. M. de Bouillé gave protection to all both the planter, the soldier and  the merchant, No one claimed never in vain  protection. His justice and his selflessness were also admired. His enemies feared its value and gave praise to his humanity. Someday the furious winds which raise the seas of the Caribbean, shattered shattered two English frigates on the shores of Martinique. Warned by distress signals, Mr. da Bouille came to rescue those against which he fought so often. Protective fires are lit on the shore 5 ropes are thrown to the sea. They bring together the debris escaped the turmoil; They collected the hapless shipwrecked, feeds them, dresses them, and returned them, affected recognition, and surprised to be free, to the English Admiral. I see no point of making them my enemies, Bouille said, I see only misfortunes, in those pursued by the storm; and I cannot make prisoners of men that the waves have delivered me defenseless.

Bouillé in The Carribean

. He did another tour in the war in Germany and was again successful. So at twenty eight he was appointed governor of Guadeloupe and later Martinique. Over the seas in the exotic and beautifull Carribean. He had time to meditate on his duties as governor. Espacially in the nearow water of the Carribean where the enemy was never that far away.  And true to his character he studied vigorously.-“What time use what seasons which vessels which weapons were in favor of fighting”. Gaudelope also held a period of joy in Francois life as he married Marie-Louise-Guillemette de BEGUE who was a born on Guadeloupe. That which always occupied the active care of the new governor thought he wanted to know what that had to fear from the heat of the climate and strong winds He learned to know about map by travel or by faithful reports water depth rapid currents moorings that have coastal fortifications that cover the number of soldiers who defend so that even within the peace he had prepared everything for the success of the war. He had prepared everything for a success in case of a war. And war came: it burst in 1778 on the occasion of American Independence and it could look like a precursor of the intentions of France that with the appointment of Bouille as the general government of the islands of Martinique and in raising the rewards given to a skillful governor who could defend – perhaps even conquer. It was easy to see that this was expected of zeal and talents of the warrior. News of the France's entry into the war reached the Marquis de Bouillé in 17 August 1778. He was at the time was also the French governor at Martinique,. He immediately planned and executed the Invasion of Dominica, The action took place before British authorities in the Caribbean were aware that France had entered the war as an ally of the United States of America.  François Claude Amour Bouille organized the invasion, infiltrating spies to rally sympathetic French-speaking Dominican support. Early on 7 September 1778, French forces landed on the southeastern coast of the island. They rapidly took over some of the island's defences, and eventually gained control of the high ground overlooking the island capital, Roseau. Lieutenant Governor William Stuart then surrendered the remaining forces. Dominica remained in French hands until the end of the war, when it was returned to British control much to the disappointment of Bouille.

On youtube you will find this video illustrating the many changes of land possesion in the Caribean:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUoypQ0ykwI

 

And this wonderful presentation of island in general:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEAyvWphhaA

 

Bouille and King Louis XV

In 1756 he was appointed captain in the regiment of dragoons. He was a fearless leader and jumped or swam rivers to reach his target. He was driving by peril and used both his succes and failures as learning experience The young officer didn´t go with out notice from his superior officers. When the young Francois asked to be in the forefront at the battle of Grünberg the 21 year old man was granted to ride against the allied Prussian and Hanoverian troops The Battle of Grünberg ended in a desisived defeat for the allied troops and De Bouillé was given the honour of taking the captured standards to Paris to present them to the King. Bouille gave the King the headlines and answered the kings questions. Bouille praised many mens activiteties and reamained silent on his own.
Louis XV said to the courtiers present:-“ that this is only thing he doesn´t speak of and yet it is very distinguised as he took both enermy guns and flags. "
The King recognized him with a promotion to colonel and was given command of the next regiment that became available.

The Childhood of Bouille

It was so cold that winter. The snow lay higher than ever before, the streams frozen solid, and the furnaces was filled with wood to keep the nursery warm. The village people only left the houses when they were needed at the castle which was seldom as winter had closed many of regular activities. The aminals of the forest shrug and looked for food closer to the castle then usually and if the servants had had a minutes time to look out the windows they could have spotted the deer and hares scrapping the frozen ground. This was most certainly colder than last year. In the middle of the land lay the great white castle with the towers and fountains and the beautiful park surrounding it. Close by the stream lay still as it was frozen almost all through. But if one was to enter the castle it hummed with strange and unusually sound and chores that hadn´t happen in years. In the nursery the young mother lay ready to give birth to her first born child and the future heir to the castle. She was in awfull pain and she cried from the pains and prayed to God that the baby would come soon and be perfect and live many years as many badies usually died with their first year. Then she almost blackouted. As custom foretold the father was not allowed into the room but the hasting servant and his wifes cries had the young man worried. Then suddenly the midwife told the young women to push. “Push – push” she said and gave the young women a stern look. The young women almost drained of energy pushed and dropped back in her pillow. “Push” the midwife cried out loud. And Marie-Albertine as the young women was called rose one more time to push. Then a babys loud cry was heard – the midwife hastily called for help from the servants to take the baby and then the midwife looked at Marie-Albertine in order to guide her through the rest. But Maire-Albertine had sunk lifeless to the side. Her life emming slowly from her body.

The chambermaid left the room with the little boy as the cry of the midwife was heard throughout the castle. The father confused by the many different cries enter the nursery to see his wife laying lifeless in the bed and the midwife franticly trying to bring her back to life. The young man felt his heart stop and rushed to help the midwife. As a precaution they had called in the surgeon who was waiting in the kitchen. The surgeon and midwife worked for hours but the young women was dead – after giving birth to the infant boy. The husband Guillaume-Antoine went to see his boy and promised himself that this boy was to do his late mother honor. –“  By learning the history of our origin, the brilliance of the dignities, we had been given, and the allicenes we have entered, you will know how your goal”

 

Bouille on that day

Preparations.