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Domestic News
April 21, 1832
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Exeter, a 14-year-old boy, son of the late Jonah Folsom of Portsmouth, severely injured his left hand when a gun loaded with powder and beans burst while attempting to shoot birds.
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Accident. An event occurred in this town on Wednesday last, which we hope will operate as a warning to boys to be careful in handling fire arms. A lad about 14 years old, son of the late Mr. Jonah Folsom, of Portsmouth, being on a visit to his friends in this town, went out with another boy to shoot some birds—after a few ineffectual shots, the gun was again charged with powder, and a large quantity of beans introduced into the muzzle, and probably rammed down hard. When the gun was again attempted to be discharged, it burst near the breach, and the boy's left hand was shattered in a most shocking manner—two fingers were torn off at the lower joint, and the others so much injured that they required amputation. The thumb was also wrested from its natural position, and was so much lacerated that it is doubtful whether it can be saved.
—Exeter News Letter.
—Exeter News Letter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Gun Burst
Boy Injured
Firearm Accident
Hand Amputation
What entities or persons were involved?
Jonah Folsom
Where did it happen?
Exeter
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Exeter
Event Date
Wednesday Last
Key Persons
Jonah Folsom
Outcome
boy's left hand shattered; two fingers torn off at lower joint; other fingers required amputation; thumb lacerated and position wrested, doubtful if savable.
Event Details
A 14-year-old boy visiting from Portsmouth went with another boy to shoot birds; gun charged with powder and beans, rammed hard; burst near breach when discharged.