 In September 1728, the British sent more troops to Jamaica, changing the balance of power with the Windward Maroons.That year, the British sent a new governor, Major-General Robert Hunter, to Jamaica, and under his rule the conflict with the Maroons escalated.Jeddo led a Maroon assault on the north east town of Port Antonio a year later, and when the British soldiers under Lieutenant Soaper tried to pursue them, the Maroons ambushed them.