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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In New-London, Mr. James Mumford's store was broken into on February 12 and March 15 last, resulting in the theft of customs-seized goods from HMS Swan. The colony governor offers $100 reward, and customs officials offer £50 sterling for the culprits' discovery and conviction.
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The Gov. of the Colony has issued a Proclamation offering a Reward of 100 Dollars, and the Collector and Comptroller of the Customs have advertised a Reward of 50 l. sterling, for the Discovery of the Persons that were concerned in the Robbery, to be paid upon Conviction.
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New London
Event Date
On The 12th Day Of February And On The 15th Of March Last
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quantity of goods stolen & carried off; rewards of 100 dollars and 50 l. sterling offered for discovery and conviction
Event Details
Store broke open, goods seized by Captain Aycough of his Majesty's Sloop Swan in Dec. last and under Care of the Officers of the Customs were stolen