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Foreign News
April 3, 1752
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A gentleman named Dunn was found hanged in his lodgings near Leicester Fields after sending a desperate note for 5 guineas to an acquaintance, claiming he was stripped of all possessions the previous night.
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Dec. 13. A Gentleman that took Lodgings at a private House near Leicester Fields by the Name of Dunn, was found hanging by his Garter to a Peg in his Bedchamber. He had the Evening before sent a Chairman to an Acquaintance (who was not to be found) with a Note, in which was wrote Dear Sir, Tho' I have not the Happiness of an Intimacy with you, I hope you will favour me with 5 Guineas 'til next Week, as you were a Witness of my being entirely stript of all I had last Night. Your not complying with this will ruin me for ever, your humble Servant
What sub-type of article is it?
Suicide
Financial Desperation
What keywords are associated?
Suicide
Dunn
Leicester Fields
Financial Ruin
Gambling Loss
What entities or persons were involved?
Dunn
Where did it happen?
Leicester Fields
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Leicester Fields
Event Date
Dec. 13.
Key Persons
Dunn
Outcome
found hanging by his garter; apparent suicide due to financial ruin.
Event Details
A gentleman named Dunn, lodging near Leicester Fields, was discovered hanged in his bedchamber. The previous evening, he sent a note via a chairman to an acquaintance requesting 5 guineas, stating he had been stripped of all possessions and that refusal would ruin him.