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Foreign News
May 31, 1765
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
At Portsmouth on Saturday 6, nine deserters were severely whipped; one repeat bounty taker endured only 150 of 2000 lashes due to risk of mortification, while others received partial lashings based on strength.
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Saturday 6. Nine deserters were severely whipped
at Portsmouth; among them was one who has taken
the bounty fourteen times: He is near six feet high,
and of such agility of body, that he offered to suffer
death if they would give him but three or four yards
advance, if all the men in England catch'd him. This
man was to have had 2000 lashes, but he could bear
only 150, his back being in danger of mortification.
The other eight received some 250, 300, 500 in part;
according to their strength; the rest they are to have
another time.
at Portsmouth; among them was one who has taken
the bounty fourteen times: He is near six feet high,
and of such agility of body, that he offered to suffer
death if they would give him but three or four yards
advance, if all the men in England catch'd him. This
man was to have had 2000 lashes, but he could bear
only 150, his back being in danger of mortification.
The other eight received some 250, 300, 500 in part;
according to their strength; the rest they are to have
another time.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Portsmouth Deserters
Naval Whipping
Bounty Repeat
Military Punishment
Where did it happen?
Portsmouth
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Portsmouth
Event Date
Saturday 6.
Outcome
one received 150 of 2000 lashes due to risk of mortification; others received 250, 300, or 500 lashes in part, with remainder later.
Event Details
Nine deserters severely whipped at Portsmouth; one, nearly six feet tall and highly agile, had taken bounty fourteen times and challenged capture; he bore only 150 lashes; others punished according to strength.