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1762 Capture of Manila
- The signatories at the Treaty of Paris didn't even know Manila had been taken.
- The capture of Chinese wares and silver laden Spanish treasure galleons netted millions for the British government and captains.
- They also got about 1 million in ransom from the local Spanish authorities in return for not looting the city.
- They pretty much got boxed in and couldn't venture outside of Manila the surrounding areas until they left with they withdrew 1764.
u/Aq8knyus — 5 days ago