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Domestic News
December 30, 1801
The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
On December 2, 1801, the northern mail leaving Charleston was robbed by four negroes near Monk's Corner, as reported by the post-rider. Postmaster Thomas B. Bacot advises senders of money or bills to stop payments.
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BALTIMORE, December 18.
ROBBERY OF THE MAIL.
Post-Office, Charleston, December 4, 1801.
The Postmaster is extremely sorry to announce a robbery that has been committed upon the northern mail which left Charleston on Wednesday the 2d. inst.
A respectable gentleman who arrived in town this afternoon, informs that he met the post-rider at Monk's Corner, who told him that on Wednesday night he was met by four negroes, who forcibly took away the mail.
The Postmaster has thought it necessary to give the earliest intelligence of the robbery, in order that those persons who may have sent money or bills by the post may take proper steps to have payment stopped of the bills forwarded.
Thomas B. Bacot, Post-Master.
ROBBERY OF THE MAIL.
Post-Office, Charleston, December 4, 1801.
The Postmaster is extremely sorry to announce a robbery that has been committed upon the northern mail which left Charleston on Wednesday the 2d. inst.
A respectable gentleman who arrived in town this afternoon, informs that he met the post-rider at Monk's Corner, who told him that on Wednesday night he was met by four negroes, who forcibly took away the mail.
The Postmaster has thought it necessary to give the earliest intelligence of the robbery, in order that those persons who may have sent money or bills by the post may take proper steps to have payment stopped of the bills forwarded.
Thomas B. Bacot, Post-Master.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Mail Robbery
Charleston
Post Rider
Monk's Corner
Negroes
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas B. Bacot
Post Rider
Where did it happen?
Charleston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Charleston
Event Date
December 4, 1801
Key Persons
Thomas B. Bacot
Post Rider
Outcome
mail forcibly taken by four negroes; no injuries reported; advice to stop payment on forwarded bills.
Event Details
The northern mail leaving Charleston on Wednesday the 2d instant was robbed on Wednesday night near Monk's Corner by four negroes who met the post-rider and took the mail.