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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

BLANCO, FLORA
FRANCO, RACHEL,
FRANCO, DAVID
FRANCO, RAPHAEL

Geography

London

Subjects

Newspapers
Jewish History
Morocco
Maritime History
Prisoners of War

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 2