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Viceroys and Barbary Corsairs Across Diverse Ports
A broad summary notes naval forces fitted by the Viceroy to guard coast navigation against Barbary pirates, the seizure of three convent refugees, Rome’s reaction, and unrest about ecclesiastical immunity. Reports from Rome, Vienna, Messina, Lucca, and Milan describe political moves, arrests, shipboard discipline, storm damage in Milan, and pirate activity near Portuguese settlements. Also covered are social visits, a storm damaging trees, and various European notices including appointments, court actions, and a Drury Lane theater advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbary
St. Francis
Rome
de St. George
Pasquin
Vienna
Cardinal Cinfueggs
Naples
Republic of
Lucca
Holy See
Clementine Sobieski
Chevalier de St. George
Piombino
Ludovici
Circi
Madonna
Palace of Medici
Milan
Marquess Zecchini
Prague
Count Daun
Leshorn
Fuly
Lisbon
Goa
Indies
Cape Gado
Morambick
D. Hanau
Granada
Old City