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The Pennsylvania Gazette
Philadelphia, York, Philadelphia County, York County, Pennsylvania
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In Chestertown, Maryland, about two weeks before May 9, a gang of 6-7 thieves on horseback attempted to break into Mr. Bennet's house but fled after being discovered and firing a pistol that injured Mrs. Bennet; same night, they robbed Mr. Connor's store of goods worth nearly 200 pounds.
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We hear from Maryland, That about two Weeks since, a Gang of Thieves, broke into the House of Mr. Bennet at Chestertown: But being timely discovered, and his Wife alarming the Neighbours by crying Fire from the Window, while he was getting his Gun, they made off without their intended Booty; after discharging a Pistol thro' the Glass, some Pieces of which cut Mrs. Bennet's Face. 'Tis said there were 6 or 7 in the Gang, all on Horse-back; and farther, that they robb'd Mr. Connor's Store the same Night of near 200 l. worth of Goods.
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Chestertown, Maryland
Event Date
About Two Weeks Since
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thieves escaped without booty from mr. bennet's house; mrs. bennet's face cut by glass from pistol shot; mr. connor's store robbed of near 200 l. worth of goods
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A gang of 6 or 7 thieves on horseback broke into Mr. Bennet's house at Chestertown but were discovered; Mrs. Bennet alarmed neighbors by crying fire; Mr. Bennet got his gun; thieves discharged a pistol through the glass, injuring Mrs. Bennet, then fled; same night, they robbed Mr. Connor's store