When was it published?

February 23, 1770 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News February 23, 1770

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. John Greenlaw, A Young Woman

Q: What keywords are associated?

Burglary, Theft, John Greenlaw, Silver Buckles, House Break In

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Last Wednesday night, a thief broke into John Greenlaw's house in town, stole £15 in change and silver buckles marked A.B., and escaped after being confronted and pursued by a young woman who awoke to the noise.

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Last Wednesday Night a Person broke into the back Part of the House of Mr. John Greenlaw, in this Town, from whence he went into the Parlour, struck a Light and broke open a Desk, from whence he carried off to the value of £15 Lawful Money in Change, also a Pair of large Silver Buckles marked A. B. with the sterling Mark. A young Woman, who slept in the Parlour, was awaked by the Noise, got up, and catched hold of the Thief, but he got out of her Hands. The Thief had on a blue Coat. He was pursued by the young Woman to a considerable Distance from the House.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Burglary Theft John Greenlaw Silver Buckles House Break In

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. John Greenlaw A Young Woman

Where did it happen?

This Town

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

This Town

Event Date

Last Wednesday Night

Key Persons

Mr. John Greenlaw A Young Woman

Outcome

thief escaped after being pursued; stole £15 lawful money in change and a pair of large silver buckles marked a. b. with sterling mark.

Event Details

A person broke into the back part of Mr. John Greenlaw's house, entered the parlour, struck a light, broke open a desk, and carried off the items. The young woman awoke, caught hold of the thief in a blue coat, but he escaped; she pursued him a considerable distance.