The King's Pardon in 1718 allowed outlaws in the Bahamas to seek relief from British Authorities for a brief period of time, with a general amnesty declared by the newly appointed Governor of the Bahamas, Woodes Rogers.
The King's Pardon in 1718 allowed outlaws in the Bahamas to seek relief from British Authorities for a brief period of time. Jennings surrendered to authorities and accepted the reprieve in early 1718 following the general amnesty declared by the newly appointed Governor of the Bahamas, Woodes Rogers.