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Domestic News
May 5, 1787
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A letter from a gentleman in Canada to Boston, dated March 28, expresses concern over unrest in Massachusetts and reports seeing rebel leader Shays in Canada, where he faces contempt and pawned his horse and sleigh for a tavern bill.
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Full Text
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Canada to his friend in Boston, dated March 28.
"I am exceedingly sorry to hear of the confused state you are involved in at present in Massachusetts, and, for my part, much fear the consequences. I saw your hero, Shays, in Canada, with a number of his attendants. Hope, for my part, he and they will meet the just rewards of their demerit. I think they are treated with suitable contempt in Canada. The poor fellow was obliged to leave his horse and sleigh in pawn for his tavern bill."
"I am exceedingly sorry to hear of the confused state you are involved in at present in Massachusetts, and, for my part, much fear the consequences. I saw your hero, Shays, in Canada, with a number of his attendants. Hope, for my part, he and they will meet the just rewards of their demerit. I think they are treated with suitable contempt in Canada. The poor fellow was obliged to leave his horse and sleigh in pawn for his tavern bill."
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Shays
Canada
Massachusetts Unrest
Rebel Leader
Tavern Bill
What entities or persons were involved?
Shays
Where did it happen?
Canada
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Canada
Event Date
March 28
Key Persons
Shays
Outcome
shays treated with contempt in canada; left horse and sleigh in pawn for tavern bill
Event Details
Letter from gentleman in Canada to friend in Boston reports seeing Shays and his attendants in Canada amid unrest in Massachusetts; expresses fear of consequences and hope for their punishment.