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Exiled Ottoman War Report and York Executions
A letter from Ibrahim Seraitier of Belgrade describes Ottoman reconquest actions led by Haly and Mechmet Bassa, detailing betrayal, battles, and executions of Spahis and Janissaries. The York dispatch notes Saturday executions for murder and felony, including Anne Fogger the Quaker, with confessions published for public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibrahim Seraitier
Belgrade
Che Adusti
Constantinup
Adrinople
Mitchant
Fenice
Barta
Matelmans
Haly
Mechmet Bassa
Wali
York
Barron
Edward Bourne
Eliz. Brightman
Anne Fogger
York-Casite
Anne Fogget