When was it published?

May 27, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News May 27, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Charlestown Theft, Arms Stolen, Powder Magazine, Governor Reward, Public Armoury

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On the night of March 21st in Charlestown, South Carolina, thieves stole about 800 stand of arms, 200 cutlasses, all serviceable cartouch boxes, several bundles of match, some flints from the public armoury in the State House, and 500 weight of powder from the public powder magazine four miles from town. The Governor offered a 100-pound sterling reward for apprehending the offenders.

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We hear from Charlestown, South Carolina, that on the 21st. of March, at night, about eight hundred stand of arms, two hundred cutlasses, and all the cartouch boxes, fit for service, with several bundles of match and some flints, were taken out of the public armoury in the State House; and on the same night the public powder magazine, built about four miles from the town, was broke open, and all the powder carried off, being about five hundred weight. The Governor has offered a reward of one hundred pounds sterling for apprehending the offenders.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Charlestown Theft Arms Stolen Powder Magazine Governor Reward Public Armoury

Where did it happen?

Charlestown, South Carolina

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charlestown, South Carolina

Event Date

21st. Of March, At Night

Outcome

about 800 stand of arms, 200 cutlasses, all cartouch boxes fit for service, several bundles of match, some flints, and about 500 weight of powder stolen; governor offers reward of 100 pounds sterling for apprehending offenders.

Event Details

Arms, cutlasses, cartouch boxes, match, and flints taken from public armoury in State House; public powder magazine four miles from town broke open and all powder carried off.