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Domestic News
May 4, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Capt. Hurdy, previously captured by refugees at Tom's River blockhouse, was executed near Squan by a party of refugees in retaliation for the shooting of an escaping refugee guardee. His will and a justifying paper were found on him. A call is made for retribution against captured enemies.
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CHATHAM, April 17.
Last Friday a Capt. Hurdy, who was taken by the refugees in the block house at Tom's river as lately mentioned in this paper, was brought on shore near Squan, by a party of the murderers and gang. His will was found in his pocket, and a paper purporting the occasion of their executing him, which was in retaliation for a refugee who, being under guard, attempting to make his escape, our people had shot.
Arouse, my countrymen! And suffer not this black act to pass with impunity: but let full atonement for his hapless life be made on those hell-hounds we have in our possession.
Last Friday a Capt. Hurdy, who was taken by the refugees in the block house at Tom's river as lately mentioned in this paper, was brought on shore near Squan, by a party of the murderers and gang. His will was found in his pocket, and a paper purporting the occasion of their executing him, which was in retaliation for a refugee who, being under guard, attempting to make his escape, our people had shot.
Arouse, my countrymen! And suffer not this black act to pass with impunity: but let full atonement for his hapless life be made on those hell-hounds we have in our possession.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Capt Hurdy
Refugee Execution
Retaliation
Squan
Tom's River
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Hurdy
Where did it happen?
Near Squan
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near Squan
Event Date
Last Friday
Key Persons
Capt. Hurdy
Outcome
capt. hurdy executed in retaliation
Event Details
Capt. Hurdy was brought on shore near Squan by a party of refugees and executed. His will and a paper explaining the retaliation for a shot refugee escapee were found in his pocket.