When was it published?

September 2, 1773 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 2, 1773

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Military Campaign, Economic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Ali Bey, Governor Of Egypt, Caimacan, Second Interpreter Of The French Nation

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ali Bey, Joppa Fortification, Nile Decrease, Egypt Re Entry, Provisions Export Ban, French Interpreter Damietta

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from Acre dated March 15 indicate Ali Bey is fortifying Joppa and awaiting Nile decrease to re-enter Egypt. The Egyptian governor, informed of his plans, prohibits exports of corn, rice, and provisions to Syria, orders a French interpreter to Damietta to monitor captains, and prepares opposition amid apprehensions of easy penetration.

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Marseilles, May 17. According to the last letters received from Acre, which are dated the 15th of March, Ali Bey was at that time still at Joppa, which he was fortifying. He waited the decrease of the Nile to re-enter Egypt, the governor of which kingdom being informed of his designs, is making the necessary dispositions to oppose him. He has also prohibited the exportation of corn, rice, and all sorts of provisions, out of Egypt into Syria: and the second interpreter of the French nation has received orders to go to Damietta to watch over the conduct of our captains who may act in contravention to these orders. Notwithstanding the apparent security of the Caimacan, they are under apprehensions in Egypt that Ali Bey may easily penetrate, if he should attempt to enter it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign Economic

What keywords are associated?

Ali Bey Joppa Fortification Nile Decrease Egypt Re Entry Provisions Export Ban French Interpreter Damietta

What entities or persons were involved?

Ali Bey Governor Of Egypt Caimacan Second Interpreter Of The French Nation

Where did it happen?

Egypt

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Egypt

Event Date

The 15th Of March

Key Persons

Ali Bey Governor Of Egypt Caimacan Second Interpreter Of The French Nation

Outcome

egyptian governor prohibits exportation of provisions to syria and makes dispositions to oppose ali bey; apprehensions that ali bey may easily penetrate egypt.

Event Details

Ali Bey was at Joppa fortifying it, waiting for the decrease of the Nile to re-enter Egypt. The governor of Egypt, informed of his designs, is making necessary dispositions to oppose him, has prohibited exportation of corn, rice, and provisions out of Egypt into Syria, and ordered the second interpreter of the French nation to go to Damietta to watch over French captains. Despite apparent security of the Caimacan, there are apprehensions in Egypt that Ali Bey may easily penetrate if he attempts to enter.