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Foreign News
June 15, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letters from Smyrna report several Jews hanged for supplying rebel leader Sarey Bey Oglou with provisions. The leader has been captured and confined in a castle, with rebels expected to be routed, benefiting regional trade.
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By Letters which arrived on Thursday last from Smyrna, we are inform'd, that several Jews of that Place had been lately detected and hang'd, for supplying the famous Sarey Bey Oglou with Provisions, &c. and that the famous Sarey Bey Oglou himself had been taken, and is now confin'd in a strong Castle: And it is not doubted but that the whole Body of those Rebels, which have struck such a Terror to the Inhabitants for some Time past, will be routed, to the great Advantage and Satisfaction of all those that Trade to those Parts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Smyrna Rebels
Sarey Bey Oglou
Jews Executed
Rebel Capture
Trade Benefit
What entities or persons were involved?
Sarey Bey Oglou
Where did it happen?
Smyrna
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Smyrna
Event Date
Lately
Key Persons
Sarey Bey Oglou
Outcome
several jews hanged; sarey bey oglou captured and confined; rebels expected to be routed
Event Details
Several Jews in Smyrna detected and hanged for supplying provisions to rebel leader Sarey Bey Oglou, who has been captured and confined in a strong castle. The rebel body, which terrorized inhabitants, is expected to be routed, benefiting traders.