Edward Moseley, a prominent North Carolinian, accuses…

1719 CE

Edward Moseley, a prominent North Carolinian, accuses Governor Eden in 1719 of profiting from Blackbeard's crimes.

Moseley is arrested and fined for his accusations.

Eden presents an account of his dealings with Blackbeard to the provincial council, which accepts his pleas of innocence.

Eden's reputation will nevertheless long be clouded by his connections to Blackbeard.

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