When was it published?

November 23, 1770 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News November 23, 1770

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Samuel Plummer, Esq;, George, Jesse Saville

Q: What keywords are associated?

Superior Court, Conviction, Assault, Tarring, Gloucester, Leather Theft, Servant George

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

At the Superior Court in Gloucester, mulatto servant George of Samuel Plummer was convicted of aiding the nighttime seizure and abuse of Jesse Saville, who was dragged four miles, tarred, and forced to swear not to steal leather. George sentenced to 39 stripes, one hour on gallows, two years imprisonment, and surety.

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At the Superior Court held here last Week, a Mulatto Servant of Samuel Plummer, Esq; of Gloucester; named George, was convicted of aiding and assisting in seizing the Person of one Jesse Saville, in the Month of March last, taking him out of his Chamber, in the Night, without Shoes, and almost naked, dragging him over Hills, Dales and Fences, sometimes by the Hair of his Head, for about four Miles, and then carting him through the Streets of Gloucester. It is said further, that after elevating Saville upon a Pump, and insisting on his swearing not to steal any more Leather, nor to prosecute any Person for thus abusing him, he was tarr'd and dismissed. George would not or could not discover any of the Persons concerned with him: They being all disguised; except himself, prevented their being known.

On Saturday last the said Servant George was sentenced, by the Court to receive 39 Stripes, sit upon the Gallows one Hour, suffer two Years Imprisonment, and find Surety for

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Crime

What keywords are associated?

Superior Court Conviction Assault Tarring Gloucester Leather Theft Servant George

What entities or persons were involved?

Samuel Plummer, Esq; George Jesse Saville

Where did it happen?

Gloucester

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Gloucester

Event Date

Court: Last Week; Incident: Month Of March Last

Key Persons

Samuel Plummer, Esq; George Jesse Saville

Outcome

george convicted and sentenced to receive 39 stripes, sit upon the gallows one hour, suffer two years imprisonment, and find surety for

Event Details

Mulatto Servant George convicted of aiding in seizing Jesse Saville from his chamber at night, dragging him four miles over hills and fences, carting him through Gloucester streets, elevating him on a pump, insisting he swear not to steal leather or prosecute abusers, then tarring and dismissing him. Accomplices disguised and not identified.