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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Naples, the King secures a papal Bull of Crusade to fund anti-piracy efforts against Barbary Corsairs, equipping frigates and gallies. The St. Anthony Xebeck captures a Tunisian corsair (76 prisoners), but corsairs seize two local tartans.
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The King being resolved to do something extraordinary towards clearing the Seas of Pirates, has demanded of the Pope the Bull of Crusade, in order to defray the great Expense he must be put to for this Purpose; and his Holiness taking into Consideration the Justice of the Motive, has made no Difficulty to grant that Bull, which empowers his Majesty to levy on the Clergy of his Dominions a Sum sufficient for the Service in question.
The Armament destined against the Barbary Corsairs will consist of several Frigates, Gallies, Xebecks, and Tartans.
The St. Anthony Xebeck, which was out upon a Cruise, fell in with a Tunisian Corsair, a few Days ago, and took him, after an obstinate Engagement, which lasted above four Hours. The Crew of the Corsair consisted of 87 Men, who were all made Prisoners, except 11, who escap'd in the Long Boat.
On the other Hand we hear, that the Barbary Corsairs have, within these few Days, taken two Tartans belonging to this Kingdom.
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Naples
Event Date
Oct. 13
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tunisian corsair captured after engagement lasting above four hours; crew of 87 men, all made prisoners except 11 who escaped in the long boat. barbary corsairs took two tartans belonging to this kingdom.
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The King demanded and received from the Pope a Bull of Crusade to levy funds from the clergy for an armament against Barbary Corsairs, consisting of several frigates, gallies, xebecks, and tartans. The St. Anthony Xebeck captured a Tunisian Corsair after an obstinate engagement. Barbary Corsairs have taken two tartans.