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Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Near Richmond, Virginia, on July 30, Captain Lunsford's vessel was robbed on the river by three men, Moore, Butler, and Cowling, who took goods after boarding under false pretenses. Lunsford pursued them to Nansemond River, reported to Commodore Barron in Hampton, leading to their capture by Capt. James and recovery of the stolen items. The robbers are held awaiting trial.
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A few days ago Capt. Lunsford on his way up the
river, bound for this place, was hailed by three white men
in Bowell's bay, whose names were Moore, Butler, and
Cowling, on pretence of putting letters on board for
Richmond: as soon as they had got on board, they
presented a musket at the Captain, and ordered him to
bring his vessel to, which he was obliged to comply
with, they then ordered one of the men to bring up a
trunk of goods which was in the hold, and after breaking
it open and examining the contents, put it into
their boat with a number of other articles which they
plundered the vessel of, after taking as much as they
thought necessary, they ordered the Captain to proceed
for Richmond, and then left him; Captain Lunsford
instead of complying to his orders followed them until
he saw their vessel enter Nansemond river, when he immediately
proceeded to Hampton, and made complaint
to Commodore Barron, who ordered Capt. James, in one
of the State boats, to pursue them, as quick as possible.
Capt. Lunsford accompanied them, and had the satisfaction
that evening to recover the goods, and see
the villains properly secured and carried to Hampton,
where they now remain in irons till their trial.
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Bowell's Bay, Virginia
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
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goods recovered; robbers secured in irons in hampton awaiting trial
Event Details
Captain Lunsford's vessel bound for Richmond was boarded by three men in Bowell's bay who robbed it of a trunk of goods and other articles using a musket to force compliance. Lunsford followed them to Nansemond river, reported to Commodore Barron in Hampton, who sent Capt. James in a state boat to pursue and capture them that evening.