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Domestic News
June 25, 1839
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Dr. Theller, captured by British forces near Malden, sued Dr. Reynolds, one of his captors, in Detroit for $35 in stolen money and watch, winning a verdict for the full amount plus costs.
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Curious Case.-When Dr. Theller, the patriot, was taken prisoner near Malden, by the British, he had money and a watch about him to the value of $35. Of this, according to the practice of war, he was immediately robbed by the captors. Dr. Reynolds, of Malden was one of the capturing party, and happening to be in Detroit, was arrested at the suit of Theller for the debt. The case has since been tried before a justice at Detroit, and the Jury returned a verdict in favor of Dr. Theller for $35 and costs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Military
What keywords are associated?
Theller Lawsuit
Reynolds Capture
Detroit Trial
War Robbery
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Theller
Dr. Reynolds
Where did it happen?
Detroit
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Detroit
Key Persons
Dr. Theller
Dr. Reynolds
Outcome
verdict in favor of dr. theller for $35 and costs.
Event Details
Dr. Theller was robbed of $35 in money and a watch by captors including Dr. Reynolds during his capture near Malden by British forces. Reynolds was arrested in Detroit and the case tried before a justice, resulting in a favorable verdict for Theller.