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Domestic News
March 7, 1870
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia, notorious forger Samuel S. Hawley was convicted on Friday of receiving money under false pretenses via fraudulent letters posing as a woman proposing marriage, seeking aid, or blackmailing victims. Letters sent to England yielded remittances from London.
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At Philadelphia on Friday, Samuel S. Hawley, one of the most expert and notorious forgers in the U. S. was convicted of receiving money under false pretences, etc. Hawley is the person who wrote letters to gentlemen residing in different sections of the country, proposing marriage, and in other cases appealing for aid as a young and unfortunate girl, and again attempting to levy blackmail on fictitious charges. Several of his letters were sent to England, and he received many remittances from London.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Hawley Conviction
Philly Fraud
Letter Scam
Blackmail
Forgery
What entities or persons were involved?
Samuel S. Hawley
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
On Friday
Key Persons
Samuel S. Hawley
Outcome
convicted of receiving money under false pretences
Event Details
Hawley wrote letters to gentlemen proposing marriage, appealing for aid as a young unfortunate girl, and attempting blackmail on fictitious charges. Several letters sent to England, receiving remittances from London.