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Domestic News
July 24, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Poughkeepsie, silversmith Hamilton was committed to gaol about a fortnight ago on suspicion of counterfeiting Spanish milled dollars, but a few days later he hanged himself with his own handkerchief to avoid further trouble.
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We hear from Poughkeepsie, that about a fortnight ago, one Hamilton, a silversmith, was committed to gaol there on suspicion of making Spanish mill'd dollars; but a few days after, to save any farther trouble, he hanged himself with his own handkerchief.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Poughkeepsie
Hamilton
Counterfeiting
Suicide
Gaol
What entities or persons were involved?
Hamilton
Where did it happen?
Poughkeepsie
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Poughkeepsie
Event Date
About A Fortnight Ago
Key Persons
Hamilton
Outcome
hanged himself with his own handkerchief
Event Details
one Hamilton, a silversmith, was committed to gaol there on suspicion of making Spanish mill'd dollars; but a few days after, to save any farther trouble, he hanged himself with his own handkerchief.