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Corsair Capture Near Algiers and London News Roundup
A late 17th century notice recaps a Dutch fly-boat seized by a Corsair from Algiers, with most crew escaping to safety except three men while 65 barbarians perish after the prize burned. Reports from Leghorn also describe tobacco lading and a bustling port. The narrative includes South Sea stock, parliamentary moves, and upcoming theater offerings with notices of local elections and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Leghorn
Algiers
Thessalonica
Parta
Corton
Alexandria
Kinsale
William of
London
Nehemiah
River of Plate
South Sea Company
John Keeffe
Keeffe
Henry Saville
Medley
Yorkshire
Lincoln’s Inn Fields
France
Edward Prideaux Gwyn
Christ Church
Hampshire
Francis Gwyn
Bastlow
Cornwal
William Lownds
Felix Feast
Middlesex
Edward Bellamy
Billingsgate
Fim
Henry Morris
Nottingham