When was it published?

November 13, 1823 in The Rhode Island Republican

Domestic News November 13, 1823

The Rhode Island Republican

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Nathaniel Curtin, George Fletcher

Q: What keywords are associated?

Murder, East Windsor, Nathaniel Curtin, George Fletcher, Basket Manufacture, Dispute, Apprehension

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

In East Windsor, Conn., last week, Nathaniel Curtin murdered coworker George Fletcher during a dispute over basket manufacturing by striking him fatally with a hoe. Curtin fled but was apprehended Saturday in this town and returned to Connecticut.

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A murder was committed at East Windsor, Conn. last week, by Nathaniel Curtin, a mulatto, upon the person of George Fletcher, a black man; they worked together in the manufacture of baskets—a dispute ensued between them, when Curtis ordered Fletcher to leave his house; and when out, struck him a violent blow upon the head with a hoe, which caused his death. Curtis immediately fled, and has not yet been found.

[Curtis was apprehended in this town on Saturday last, and carried back to Connecticut.—Rep.]

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Murder East Windsor Nathaniel Curtin George Fletcher Basket Manufacture Dispute Apprehension

What entities or persons were involved?

Nathaniel Curtin George Fletcher

Where did it happen?

East Windsor, Conn.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

East Windsor, Conn.

Event Date

Last Week (Murder); Saturday Last (Apprehension)

Key Persons

Nathaniel Curtin George Fletcher

Outcome

george fletcher killed by blow to head with hoe; nathaniel curtin fled but apprehended in this town and carried back to connecticut

Event Details

Nathaniel Curtin, a mulatto, and George Fletcher, a black man, worked together in basket manufacture. A dispute ensued; Curtin ordered Fletcher to leave his house and struck him violently on the head with a hoe, causing death. Curtin fled immediately.