When was it published?

December 17, 1736 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 17, 1736

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kettle Hays, Mr. William Gibbs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lisbon Murder, British Vice Consul, Servant Stabbing, Consular Appointment

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Lisbon, British Vice-Consul Mr. Kettle Hays was murdered by his servant over a minor dispute about fetching water, leading to his dismissal. The servant stabbed him fatally and fled, possibly to church sanctuary. Mr. William Gibbs, a long-time trader, was appointed as replacement.

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They write from Lisbon, That Mr. Kettle Hays, the British Vice-Consul has been murdered by his Servant Man, upon a very slight Provocation: He only desired the Fellow to get him some Water, which he refus'd, and Mr. Hays discharged him, and ordered him immediately out of the House: upon which, he ran at him directly, and with a large Knife gave him several Stabs, of which he instantly died. The Murderer is fled, and 'tis supposed has taken Sanctuary in some Church. Mr. William Gibbs, who had resided at Lisbon many Years, and carried on a very extensive Trade, is appointed Vice-Consul in his Room.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Lisbon Murder British Vice Consul Servant Stabbing Consular Appointment

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kettle Hays Mr. William Gibbs

Where did it happen?

Lisbon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lisbon

Key Persons

Mr. Kettle Hays Mr. William Gibbs

Outcome

mr. kettle hays stabbed to death; murderer fled to possible church sanctuary; mr. william gibbs appointed new vice-consul

Event Details

Mr. Kettle Hays, British Vice-Consul in Lisbon, was murdered by his servant after requesting water, refusing, being discharged, and ordered out; servant stabbed him multiple times with a large knife, causing instant death. Murderer fled, suspected to have taken sanctuary in a church. Mr. William Gibbs, long-time resident and extensive trader in Lisbon, appointed as replacement Vice-Consul.