When was it published?

August 3, 1787 in The New York Packet

Domestic News August 3, 1787

The New York Packet

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Daniel Shays, Landlord Merwin

Q: What keywords are associated?

Daniel Shays, General Shays, Bennington Vermont, Arlington, Armed Aids, Public Court

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

A gentleman from Bennington, Vermont, was introduced to Daniel Shays, titled general, at a house in Arlington, conversed with him openly, and later saw Shays and his two aids at a public court in Bennington, where they were well-known by locals and armed with swords and pistols before riding off.

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From Bennington, Vermont, we learn, that on Friday the 20th ult. a gentleman belonging to that town, had the Honor, (if such it may be called) of being introduced to Mr. Daniel Shays, with the additional title of general, by a gentleman in Arlington; at whose house he saw and conversed with the general openly some time: He also saw the general and his two aids, at a public court at Landlord Merwin's, in that town, and supposes that they were well known by the people. They were well armed with swords and pistols when they rode off.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Daniel Shays General Shays Bennington Vermont Arlington Armed Aids Public Court

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Daniel Shays Landlord Merwin

Where did it happen?

Bennington, Vermont

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Bennington, Vermont

Event Date

Friday The 20th Ult.

Key Persons

Mr. Daniel Shays Landlord Merwin

Outcome

they were well armed with swords and pistols when they rode off.

Event Details

A gentleman from Bennington was introduced to Mr. Daniel Shays, titled general, by a gentleman in Arlington at whose house he conversed with Shays openly for some time. He also saw Shays and his two aids at a public court at Landlord Merwin's in Bennington, where they were well known by the people.