The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Captain William Kidd, for Murther and Piracy, Upon Six Federal Indictments...

This is the court transcript of the trial of the English privateer Captain Kidd. which led to his execution on 23rd May 1701. Aside from its historical signifance, the document is an interesting read for lawyers, law students, and those who like pirate history and literature. (5.2 MiB, PDF, 72 pages)

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