The London Gazette, April 20, 1728: Account of Jewish Passengers Released from Moroccan Captivity


Issue of the London Gazette, dated April 20, 1728, published in London, England by S. Buckley. This issue includes a list of passengers, including several Jews, released from captivity by Moroccan privateers following a peace treaty between England and the Emperor of Morocco. The listed Jews, Rachel Franco, Blanco Flora, David Franco, and Raphael Franco, were traveling from London to New York.


Associated People/Businesses

  • London Gazette
  • BLANCO, FLORA / FRANCO, RACHEL, / FRANCO, DAVID / FRANCO, RAPHAEL

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Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 2