With the assistance of a keg of rum, a few trinkets, and some tobacco, Buchanan convinced Jacobs to give them the land. Captain Jacobs initially professed great friendship toward the British, but was swayed by the French to think otherwise.
Buchanan secured the land from Jacobs with the aid of rum, trinkets, and tobacco. Initially, Captain Jacobs held a positive view toward the British, but was swayed by the French to have different opinions.