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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Seid Ala Aga, a Ottoman officer captured by Russians, was gifted to the King of Prussia by Count Romanzow, who released him generously. Upon return to Constantinople, he reported this to the Grand Signior, prompting the release of two Prussian officers captured at Maxen.
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"Seid Ala Aga, an officer (a Black) who last year defended a redoubt, with 800 men, bravely against the Russians, but was at last made prisoner, is arrived here. Count Romanzow made a present of him to his Prussian Majesty, who gave him several suits of clothes, and a fine saber, with liberty to return to Constantinople, and all his charges paid him. He related the generosity of the King of Prussia to the Grand Signior, who immediately ordered two slaves to be delivered to the Prussian secretary, who had been officers, and were taken at the battle of Maxen."
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Pera, Near Constantinople
Event Date
June 17
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seid ala aga released with gifts and paid charges; two prussian officers (former slaves) delivered in exchange.
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Seid Ala Aga, who defended a redoubt with 800 men against Russians last year and was captured, arrived in Constantinople after being presented by Count Romanzow to the King of Prussia, who gave him clothes, a saber, liberty to return, and paid his charges. He informed the Grand Signior of the Prussian king's generosity, leading to the immediate delivery of two former officer slaves to the Prussian secretary, captured at the battle of Maxen.