When was it published?

July 15, 1773 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News July 15, 1773

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Cornelius M'carty, Messrs. Campbell And Gault

Q: What keywords are associated?

Robbery, Cornelius M'carty, Campbell Gault, Theft, Gaol, Paper Money

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Cornelius M'Carty, a perukemaker in the city, was committed to gaol on Wednesday last for robbing merchants Campbell and Gault's iron chest of 238l. in paper money on the previous Monday. 218l. was found in his house; he denies the theft, claiming he found it.

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Wednesday last a certain Cornelius M'Carty, perukemaker, in this city, was committed to our gaol for robbing the iron chest of Messrs. Campbell and Gault, of this place, merchants, of the sum of 238l. in paper money, the Monday before. On searching his house 218l. of the cash was found in a private drawer in his desk; he denies the theft, and says he found the money in the gangway in the yard. The said M'Carty was greatly entrusted by Messrs. Campbell and Gault, was their barber, and as free in their house as the best servant.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Robbery Cornelius M'carty Campbell Gault Theft Gaol Paper Money

What entities or persons were involved?

Cornelius M'carty Messrs. Campbell And Gault

Where did it happen?

This City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

This City

Event Date

Monday Before Wednesday Last

Key Persons

Cornelius M'carty Messrs. Campbell And Gault

Outcome

committed to gaol; 218l. of the stolen 238l. found in his house; denies theft, claims found in gangway in yard.

Event Details

Cornelius M'Carty, perukemaker, robbed iron chest of Messrs. Campbell and Gault, merchants, of 238l. in paper money. On searching his house, 218l. found in private drawer in desk. He was greatly entrusted, served as their barber, free in their house.