The surprising adventures, of Jack Oakum, and Tom Splicewell : two sailors, who went a pirating on the King's highway. How that the first prize they took gave information of their course, and being pursued by a whole squadron, Tom Splicewell, was taken and condemned to be hanged; but by means of his beloved friend Jack Oakum, who interceded with His Majesty, he was pardoned Also a copy of Jack's polite letter to the king, on the above occasion. To which is added, The merry revenge; or, Joe's stomach in tune.
Hull : Printed by J. Ferraby, in the Market-Place,
[ca. 1803-1820?]
Ferraby is known to have moved to the address in the imprint in 1803.
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