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September 20, 1739

THE WARWICK & STAFFORDSHIRE JOURNAL, London, Sept. 20, 1739 

* Sumbhajee Angria the pirate

Page 2 has a brief item noting: "...that the said ship was attack'd three times by the famous Angria people, with nine Grabs and 13 Callevats; that she fought them six hours..." with other details of the enconter (see). Angria was a rather infamous pirate from the early 18th century (see hyperlink).
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 10 1/2 inches, never-trimmed margins, a small piece cut from the lower right of the front leaf, otherwise minor spine wear.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's