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Tobias Knight's Letter to Blackbeard

Colonial leaders in South Carolina and Virginia long suspected that the pirate Blackbeard was protected and aided by North Carolina authorities. Their suspicions were confirmed when, after Blackbeard was killed, authorities discovered a letter in Blackbeard's possession -- a letter warning him that danger lurked ahead. Tobias Knight -- chief justice and secretary of North Carolina -- addressed the following letter to Captain Edward Thache:

November 17, 1718

My ffriend

If this finds you yet in harbour I would have you make the best of your way up as soon as possible your affairs will let you. I have something more to to say to you than at present I can write; the bearer will tell you then end of our Indian Warr, and Ganet can tell you in part what I have to say to you, so referr you in some measure to him.

I really think these three men are heartily sorry at their difference with you and will be very willing to ask your pardon; if I may advise, be ffriends again, its better than falling out among your selves.

I expect the Governor this night or tomorrow, who I believe would be likewise glad to see you before you goe, I have not time to add save my hearty respects to you, and am your real ffriend.

And Servant

T. Knight