When was it published?

July 22, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News July 22, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Military Campaign, Colonial Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Corsica Rebels, Bastia Excursions, Salt Production, Secret Supplies, Genoa Gallies, Troop Reinforcements

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Letters from Genoa dated 24th of last month describe the ongoing rebel situation in Corsica: rebels excursion to Bastia gates, produce salt surprising the governor, receive secret supplies; Genoa to deploy gallies to block relief and send troops/provisions to its positions.

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Letters from Genoa of the 24th of last Month inform us, That the Situation of Affairs in Corsica continue as it has been for some Time past: That the Rebels made Excursions even to the Gates of Bastia: That they have discovered the Secret of making good Salt, and sent some to the Governor of that Place, who was greatly surprised thereat: That the Rebels receiving frequent supplies of Provisions and Warlike Stores, without its being known from whence they come, the Republick has resolved to put to Sea some Gallies, to prevent any Relief coming to them; as also to send some Troops and Provisions to the Places possess'd by the Genoese, in the Island of Corsica, because the Rebels prevent any Succours from coming to them by Land.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Corsica Rebels Bastia Excursions Salt Production Secret Supplies Genoa Gallies Troop Reinforcements

Where did it happen?

Corsica

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Corsica

Event Date

24th Of Last Month

Outcome

rebels produce and send salt to surprised governor; genoa resolves to send gallies to block relief and troops/provisions to its positions as rebels block land succours.

Event Details

Situation in Corsica unchanged for some time; rebels excursion to Bastia gates; discovered secret of making good salt and sent some to governor; receive frequent unknown supplies of provisions and warlike stores; Republick to put gallies to sea to prevent relief and send troops/provisions to Genoese places as rebels prevent land succours.