When was it published?

August 11, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 11, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

His Majesty King George, Sir George Champion, Mr. Alderman Cater, Thomas Bunch

Q: What keywords are associated?

Seamen Captured, Spanish Imprisonment, King George Aid, Money Distribution, Sailors Gratitude

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

King George ordered 200 pounds distributed to seamen recently freed from Spanish imprisonment. The sum was divided by Aldermen Sir George Champion and Mr. Cater, with amounts from 5 to 10 pounds each. The sailors expressed gratitude and toasted the king.

Merged-components note: Continuation of the story about seamen released from Spanish imprisonment and receiving royal aid, split across pages.

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Last Week his Majesty was graciously pleased to order 200l. to be given to the Seamen who were taken and imprisoned by the Spaniards, and who are lately come Home; which Sum was divided amongst them last Thursday, by Sir George Champion, Knt. and Alderman, and Mr. Alderman Cater, the Sheriff of this City. They had some of them 10 l. some 7l. others 6l. and the rest 5l. a Man. Thomas Bunch, (whose Letter we publish'd in the Gazette, Numb. 104,) had 10 l. The Sailors, with Hearts full of Gratitude, thank'd the worthy Aldermen for their impartial Distribution; and went to the Tavern, where they drank a long and glorious Life to his Majesty King George, and all his Friends; and heartily wish'd for an Opportunity to return the Favours they had receiv'd from the Spaniards.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Seamen Captured Spanish Imprisonment King George Aid Money Distribution Sailors Gratitude

What entities or persons were involved?

His Majesty King George Sir George Champion Mr. Alderman Cater Thomas Bunch

Where did it happen?

Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

His Majesty King George Sir George Champion Mr. Alderman Cater Thomas Bunch

Outcome

200 pounds divided among the seamen: some received 10l, some 7l, others 6l, and the rest 5l each

Event Details

His Majesty ordered 200l to be given to seamen taken and imprisoned by the Spaniards who recently returned home. The sum was divided last Thursday by Sir George Champion and Mr. Alderman Cater. Thomas Bunch received 10l. The sailors thanked the aldermen and toasted the king, wishing to repay the Spaniards.