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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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From Algiers, Jan. 31: Five of six ships return from cruise without prizes; sixth lost near Tangier with 70 men but most saved. Xebeques also unsuccessful with one lost off Italy/Provence. Dey dismisses Commodore; French/Spaniards redeem 38 slaves including officers for 30,000 dollars.
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Five of the six Ships, which went upon a Cruize, are returned without any Prize; the Sixth was lost, with about 70 of her Men, near Tangier; but the Captain, and the Remainder of the Crew were saved, and arrived here two Days ago in a Settee belonging to Gibraltar.
Ten Xebeques have been likewise out, Six of which are returned without any Success, the other Four were upon the Coast of Italy and Provence, where one was cast away, and three People lost; of the remaining Three, there is One arrived upon this Coast, a little to the Eastward, but we have no News of the other Two.
The Dey has dismissed the Commodore, and it is expected more Changes will be made.
The French and Spaniards have lately redeemed 38 Slaves, amongst whom were two Irish Officers Wives, and six Spanish Officers; which last eight Persons alone cost 30,000 Dollars, though none of the Officers exceeded the Rank of a Captain.
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Algiers
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Jan. 31
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fifth ship lost with about 70 men near tangier, but captain and remainder saved; one xebecque cast away with three people lost; 38 slaves redeemed for 30,000 dollars including two irish officers' wives and six spanish officers; commodore dismissed, more changes expected.
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Five of six ships returned from cruise without prizes; sixth lost near Tangier but crew mostly saved and arrived in Gibraltar settee. Ten xebeques out: six returned without success; four on Italy and Provence coast, one cast away with three lost, one arrived east of here, no news of other two. Dey dismissed Commodore.