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Pirates Report and Letter Excerpts From 1720s Coast
Extracts recount allegiance tension on the coast with Alcaldes replies to Captain Laws. Pirates reportedly held at Havana and on ships near Trinidade. A Bombay dated letter details pirate actions, the Indian Queen crew, and a plan to build a new vessel for further attacks. Major figures include Capt. Oliver de la Bouchey, Capt. Mackra, and Capt. Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Laws
Havana
Trinidade
Alfonso del Marzanes
Mackra
Bombay
Caslandray Borsnd
Wast Indies
Greenwich
Fuanna
Madagascar
Mayotta
Oliver de la Bouchey
Guinea
East Indies
Kirby
East India Company
Dethray Kuch