Caravelle Attack by Barbary Pirates Off Elmoriz Coast
July 11 letter from Villa de Feria describes a Barbary pirate attack on an English armed caravelle bound for Setubal. The long-boat raid failed as the crew reached shore and locals, including Don Pasqual Pimenta Suarez, repelled the attackers and captured seventeen Moorish slaves. Eight Turks and three Moors translated for Portuguese and Castilian-speaking captives. The ship sailed from Galicia months ago and cruised near the Terceres Islands.
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Galicia
Setubal
Elmoriz
Ecmoriz
Paramos
Silvada
Don Pasqual Pimenta Suarez
Barcelos
Abkor
Algiers
Terceres
Porto
Notice of Westminster Bridge works and penalties for damage
Westminster Bridge Office issues a notice dated August 23 1738 warning that efforts to destroy or hinder the Thames Bridge works are felonious acts. Offenders convicted of treasonous or malicious damage face death without mercy of clergy. Authorities will prosecute with utmost severity.
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Westminster
Tamworth Races Advertised Abbreviated Entries Amended
Public notice corrects earlier misadvertisement for Tamworth races to start Tuesday in September with a twenty pound purse for Farm Wood, weight rules, and entry fees for subscribers and non subscribers, plus a thirty pound purse midweek on Wednesday with heavier weights and higher fees. Entries close September 16 at Gartle Inn Farnworth, with disputes settled by subscribers.
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Tamworth
Stafford
Gartle Inn
Farnworth
N. B
Arcicles
Tardwaorth
Worcester Races at Pitchcroft Purse Events
Racing at Pitchcroft Worcester features three purses from September 16 to 21 with four mile heats for horses mares or geldings carrying eleven stone and entry fees for subscribers and non-subscribers. Additional conditions restrict entries to genuine running horses and limit owners to one horse per purse, with lodging and social events at the Green Dragon and Town Hall.
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Worcester
Pitchcroft
Perian
Green Dragon-Spn
Forgate-street
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