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Fragmentary Dublin Gazette ships and French actions in Barbary policy
The Dublin Gazette reports on Barbary corsairs and the Imperial Grand Sultan's demand for reparations after an Ostend ship was seized. Deputies of Algiers promise to relay orders to corsairs to respect the Imperial flag, while Paris and Brussels gossip cover court intrigue, finance woes, and royal celebrations including plays, firework displays, and a royal ball as Prince William and Princess Mary visit Leicester House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dierling
Barbary
Paslarowitz
Algiers
Porte
Brussels
Lord North
Gray
Rook
Paris
Cambray
Fontainebleau
Vienna
Madrid
Italy
Duke of Bourbon
Arcet
Montpellier
Thas Cayse
Kensington
Royal Exchange
Royal Society
William
Prince Mary
Leicester House
Richmond
Prince
Princess of Wales
Royal Chappel
Huske
de Camp
Earl Cadogan
Leskard
Cornwall
Chichester
Bristol
Lambeth
Canterbury