Funeral of John Paul Jones 1792 Boston Newspaper

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John Paul Jones Boston, MA, October 10, 1792 Funeral of John Paul Jones 1792 Boston Newspaper Broadside An issue of the "Columbian Centinel" reporting on the funeral of John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747-July 18, 1792), No. 893, Boston, Massachusetts, October 10, 1792, 4pp, large folio. With old flattened folds, light wear, and moderate toning and foxing. 11" x 17.5." The issue reports on the death and funeral held for Admiral John Paul Jones, who passed away on July 18, 1792 in Paris, France. The paper also contains numerous classified ads, local stories, and other news from England and the Continent. John Paul Jones is the most celebrated naval hero in the American Revolution. Known as a pirate to some, He led a naval campaign in the Irish and North Seas, attacking British naval and merchant shipping, and other civilian targets in 1775. In 1776, was given command of the sloop Providence. While on his first cruise aboard Providence, he destroyed British fisheries in Nova Scotia and captured sixteen prize British ships. On September 23, 1779, Jones fought one of the bloodiest engagements in naval history with the 44-gun Royal Navy frigate Serapis. Although his own vessel was burning and sinking, Jones would not accept the British demand for surrender, replying, "I have not yet begun to fight." More than three hours later, Serapis surrendered and Jones took command. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!