When was it published?

November 24, 1769 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News November 24, 1769

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Gang Of Thieves, Stolen Goods, Providence Trunk, Province House

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Stolen goods from Messrs. Greene's store and other victims, including bedding from Province House, were recovered from a recently discovered gang of thieves who have operated extensively for a year or two. A trunk of goods sent to Providence for shipment to New-York was intercepted.

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The Goods stolen from the Store of Messrs. Greene's, as lately Advertised, were found in the Possession of the Gang of Thieves just discovered; likewise the Goods of many other Persons, some of which having been missing by the Owners several Months. Some of the Bedding stole from the Province House were found in their Dwellings. A Trunk of Goods which one or two of the Gang had sent to Providence to be shipped for New-York; where they were to go to receive them, were stopped, and taken care of. It is supposed this Gang of Thieves have been carrying on their wicked Business a Year or two past and very extensively.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Gang Of Thieves Stolen Goods Providence Trunk Province House

What entities or persons were involved?

Messrs. Greene's

Domestic News Details

Key Persons

Messrs. Greene's

Outcome

goods recovered from gang's possession; trunk of goods stopped in providence.

Event Details

Goods stolen from Messrs. Greene's store and many others, including bedding from Province House, found in possession of recently discovered gang of thieves. Gang has operated for a year or two extensively. Trunk sent to Providence for New-York shipment intercepted.