When was it published?

November 17, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 17, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cadiz Report, Algiers Design, Spanish Court, Italy Treaty, Malta Officers, Military Preparations

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from Cadiz indicate the Spanish court remains focused on a planned expedition against Algiers, postponed until after a treaty securing Italy's tranquility. Experienced officers and engineers from Malta are invited for their knowledge, and intelligence memorials are encouraged, with no action expected before next summer.

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They write from Cadiz, that from certain Circumstances they collect, the Court has not lost Sight of the Design against Algiers, which was only postponed 'til the Treaty was concluded for securing the Tranquillity of Italy. Some very experienced Officers and Engineers have been invited from Malta, who are well acquainted with the Place and the Moors Manner of Fortifying and Fighting, and others who have had Opportunity of getting Intelligence on that Head are encouraged to give in Memorials, notwithstanding that it is thought nothing will be actually undertaken before next Summer.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Cadiz Report Algiers Design Spanish Court Italy Treaty Malta Officers Military Preparations

Where did it happen?

Algiers

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Algiers

Event Date

Next Summer

Outcome

postponed until after treaty for italy's tranquility; preparations ongoing with no action before next summer

Event Details

The Court has not lost sight of the design against Algiers, postponed until the treaty securing Italy's tranquility was concluded. Experienced officers and engineers invited from Malta for their knowledge of the place and Moors' fortifying and fighting methods. Others encouraged to submit intelligence memorials.