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Domestic News
June 5, 1777
The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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A letter from Fish Kill dated May 8 reports that twelve Tories have been condemned to the gallows, with more in confinement likely to face execution. Commentary expresses shock at the treatment of loyal subjects and warns of impending British vengeance.
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BOSTON. May 10.
Extract of a Letter from Fish Kill, May 8.
"Twelve Tories are condemned to the Gallows and more are in Confinement, who it is thought will have the same salutary Medicine."
The wanton Manner in which the Execution of a Number of his Majesty's loyal Subjects is mentioned in the preceding Paragraphs, must surprize every One capable of Reflection. That Men could ever have been drawn to Such a Piece of deliberate Villainy, is truly astonishing; but it is much more so, when it is considered that the Vengeance of a long injured and insulted Nation is ready to be poured upon them.
Extract of a Letter from Fish Kill, May 8.
"Twelve Tories are condemned to the Gallows and more are in Confinement, who it is thought will have the same salutary Medicine."
The wanton Manner in which the Execution of a Number of his Majesty's loyal Subjects is mentioned in the preceding Paragraphs, must surprize every One capable of Reflection. That Men could ever have been drawn to Such a Piece of deliberate Villainy, is truly astonishing; but it is much more so, when it is considered that the Vengeance of a long injured and insulted Nation is ready to be poured upon them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Execution
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Tories
Condemned
Gallows
Fish Kill
Loyalists
Execution
Where did it happen?
Fish Kill
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fish Kill
Event Date
May 8
Outcome
twelve tories condemned to the gallows; more in confinement expected to face execution
Event Details
Extract of a letter reports twelve Tories condemned to the gallows and others in confinement likely to receive the same punishment; commentary criticizes the act as villainy against loyal subjects and anticipates British vengeance