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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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From Smyrna, April 8: Prince Heraclius of Georgia's forces bombarded Trebizond in Natolia from March 9-16, then triumphantly entered Nova Caesarea and began sieging Amasia. Ottoman army under the Bashaw encamps at Nicomedia with reinforcements from Scutari to defend against Georgians.
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The bombardment of Trebizond, in Natolia, continued from the 9th to the 16th of last month, after which Prince Heraclius of Georgia, whose army increases daily, marched in triumph to Nova Caesarea, which opened its gates; and he is now engaged in the siege of Amasia, one of the strongest towns in the province, 12 leagues from the Black Sea.
The Ottoman army, commanded by our Bashaw, is encamped under the walls of Nicomedia. Several pieces of cannon have been transported hither from Scutari. Several galliots are also arrived with soldiers and ammunition, for the defence of this port against the Georgians.
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Natolia
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Bombardment From The 9th To The 16th Of Last Month; Report April 8
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nova caesarea opened its gates to heraclius; ongoing siege of amasia; ottoman reinforcements arrived
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Bombardment of Trebizond continued from the 9th to the 16th of last month. Prince Heraclius of Georgia, with growing army, marched to Nova Caesarea which surrendered, now sieging Amasia. Ottoman army under Bashaw encamped at Nicomedia; cannon from Scutari and galliots with soldiers and ammunition arrived for defense against Georgians.