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Domestic News August 30, 1783

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

In Georgia, J. Maxwell, a proscribed loyalist whose estate was confiscated, petitioned the assembly for readmission to citizenship but was rejected. He returned to his estate with governor's permission but was soon killed. The report warns other Tories of his fate.

Merged-components note: Continuation of the domestic news story about J. Maxwell across pages 2 and 3, as the text flows directly.

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CHARLESTOWN. (S.C.) Aug.

By accounts from Georgia, we are informed, that a certain J. Maxwell, Esq; an ancient resident of that state. and a fugitive to the enemy, had (in consequence of his having been legally proscribed, and his estate confiscated, by the legislature) petitioned the late assembly for readmission to citizenship, and to the full enjoyment of his property. His petition having been rejected by the legislature, he like other political traitors, fugitives from the states. had adopted the plan of obtruding himself upon the Georgians, and throwing himself, at all events, on the mercy of an exasperated and reluctant. people.- The executive of the state ceased (it is said) to save-
Mr. Maxwell walked at large for some time, in the presence of an incensed and disgusted populace. In the recess of the assembly, he was permitted (it is affirmed) by the Governor to abide on his confiscated estate till further orders; but his residence proved to be of short continuance—in a few days, he was not in being.

American and Scotch Tories of Augustine, who have lately insulted the American flag and young ancient citizens of this land (who have adhered to the enemy) and who yet impose yourselves on these States, as British subjects—it belongs to you to contemplate Maxwell's merited exit and destiny.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

J Maxwell Georgia Loyalist Petition Rejected Estate Confiscated Tory Murdered

What entities or persons were involved?

J. Maxwell, Esq. Governor

Where did it happen?

Georgia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Georgia

Event Date

Aug.

Key Persons

J. Maxwell, Esq. Governor

Outcome

he was not in being

Event Details

J. Maxwell, Esq., an ancient resident of Georgia and fugitive to the enemy, petitioned the late assembly for readmission to citizenship and restoration of his property after being proscribed and his estate confiscated by the legislature. His petition was rejected. He obtruded himself upon the Georgians, throwing himself on their mercy. The executive ceased to save him. He walked at large for some time amid an incensed populace. During the assembly recess, the Governor permitted him to abide on his confiscated estate till further orders, but his residence was short; in a few days, he was not in being.

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