When was it published?

September 16, 1861 in Daily Richmond Whig

Story September 16, 1861

Daily Richmond Whig

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. W. M. Hammond, Mrs. Hammond

Q: What keywords are associated?

Burglary, Theft, Surgical Instruments, Robbery, Detection

Richmond, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Thieves burglarized Dr. W. M. Hammond's residence opposite the Catholic Church on Friday, stealing surgical instruments worth several hundred dollars, more instruments, britannia ware, Mrs. Hammond's apparel, and other items totaling at least $1,000. No clues to the perpetrators, but stolen items may lead to detection.

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ANOTHER BURGLARY.—The residence of Dr. W. M. Hammond, opposite the Catholic Church, was entered on Friday, by thieves, who carried away three cases of surgical instruments of the finest quality, valued at several hundred dollars, an assortment of other surgical instruments, a set of britannia ware, a large quantity of wearing apparel, belonging to Mrs. Hammond, and various other articles. The loss will not fall short of $1,000. There is no clue to the perpetrators of this vile robbery, but it is hoped that the character of the articles stolen may lead to their detection. Truly, we have fallen upon evil times!

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Burglary Theft Surgical Instruments Robbery Detection

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. W. M. Hammond Mrs. Hammond

Where did it happen?

Residence Of Dr. W. M. Hammond, Opposite The Catholic Church

Story Details

Key Persons

Dr. W. M. Hammond Mrs. Hammond

Location

Residence Of Dr. W. M. Hammond, Opposite The Catholic Church

Event Date

On Friday

Story Details

Thieves entered the residence and stole three cases of fine surgical instruments valued at several hundred dollars, other surgical instruments, a set of britannia ware, a large quantity of Mrs. Hammond's wearing apparel, and various other articles, totaling at least $1,000. No clue to the perpetrators, but hopes for detection via the stolen items.