The New Hampshire Gazette

On Wednesday the 27th ult. the following unhappy Affair happened at the Center House, in this City, viz. Mr. Robert Scull, of this Place, with some Company, was playing at Billiards there, when one Mr. Bruluman, lately an officer in the Royal American Regiment was also present, who, without the least Provocation, levelled a loaded Gun he had with him, and shot Mr. Scull through the body, as he was going to strike his Ball, saying, at the same Time, Gentlemen, I will shew you a fine Stroke. The Wound did not prove immediately mortal, but on Saturday Mr. Scull died, having lived in great Pain from the time of his receiving the Shot; notwithstanding which, he was far from shewing the least Resentment against Bruluman, that he often prayed, we are told, for his Forgiveness. The Officer was directly secured, and carried to Goal, where he lies for Trial. It is said (and which is remarkable) that he shewed no Uneasiness or Discontent while in the Room, which was a considerable Time before he discharged his Piece, but, on the contrary, seemed very pleasant and agreeable.