When was it published?

February 4, 1768 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 4, 1768

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Algayola, Corficans, French Retreat, Cannon, Powder, Genoeze War, 1752

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

From Leghorn, Oct. 7: Corficans re-entered Algayola after French retreat, discovering nine cannon, 60 barrels of powder, and ammunition in a small seaside fort. The walled town, dismantled by Corficans in 1752 at the start of war with Genoese, has been repaired, now garrisoned with troops, and locals hold republican offices.

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Leghorn. Oct. 7. They write from Algayola, that when the Corficans re-entered that place, after the retreat of the French, they found in a small fort, washed by the sea, nine pieces of cannon, 60 barrels of powder, and other ammunition. The town of Algayola, which is surrounded with high walls, was entirely dismantled by the Corficans in 1752, when they began the war with the Genoeze; but it has since been repaired. There is now a body of troops in it, and the inhabitants are admitted to offices and employments in the repubick.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Algayola Corficans French Retreat Cannon Powder Genoeze War 1752

Where did it happen?

Algayola

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Algayola

Outcome

corficans found nine pieces of cannon, 60 barrels of powder, and other ammunition.

Event Details

After the French retreat, Corficans re-entered Algayola and discovered ammunition in a small fort washed by the sea. The town, surrounded by high walls, was dismantled in 1752 at the start of war with the Genoeze but has since been repaired, now containing troops with inhabitants holding offices in the republic.