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Theodosia Mystery and Pirate Painting Tale Resurfaces
A long fragment recalls a wreck and a famed painting believed to be Theodosia Burke as the pirate captains recount the plank death of the ship’s passengers. The tale links Burr’s daughter to a painting preserved by a Nag Head widow, drawing bets from visitors and Burr relatives alike.
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Nug’s Head
Tillett
Nag’. Head
Pool
Elizabeth City
Burr
Theodosia
New York
Michigan
Aaron
Lafitte
North Carolina
Frep A. Olps