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Pirate William Fly commits the act which would lead to his execution...
Pirate William Fly commits the act which would lead to his execution...
Item # 565656
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August 13, 1726
THE POST-BOY, London, England, Aug. 13, 1726 The front page has what is a significant report of the actions of noted pirate William Fly, being the piracy & murder which would lead to his execution, in a report from New York noting: "...that the crew of the Elizabeth Snow of this port had risen and killed their captain, & turn'd Pyrates, and was carry'd into New York..." (see). Although not mentioned by name, this was the infamous pirate William Fly who, at his trial, was accused of throwing the captain of the Elizabeth Snow overboard. He was actually hanged for his actions in July of 1726 (see also item 565654).
Complete as a single sheet newspaper, two engravings in the masthead, measures 8 1/2 by 14, minor dirtiness on the ftpg., generally very nice.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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