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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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From Venice, April 5: The Ottoman Grand Seignior orders a siege of Azoph by sea and land, vowing to fund it from the Seraglio's treasure and promising rewards to troops if successful, though Russian fortifications may cause heavy losses.
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We are assur'd that the Grand Seignior has order'd the Siege of Azoph to be undertaken by Sea and Land: and his Highness has declared, that rather than the Troops to be employ'd in it should want for any Thing, he would pay all the Expences of the Siege out of the Treasure of the Seraglio: The Grand Seignior has also promised considerable Gratifications to all the Bashaws, Officers, and Soldiers, that are to be employ'd in that Expedition, if they take the Town: But we foresee that it will cost a great many Men, inasmuch as the Russians have vastly augmented the Fortifications of that Place, and keep a numerous Garrison in it.
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Azoph
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April 5
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promised rewards to bashaws, officers, and soldiers if the town is taken; anticipated heavy ottoman casualties due to strong russian fortifications and garrison.
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The Grand Seignior has ordered the siege of Azoph by sea and land, declaring he will cover expenses from the Seraglio's treasure if needed, and promising considerable gratifications to all involved if successful.