When was it published?

September 26, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 26, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Court Martial, Foot Soldier, Second Regiment Of Foot Guards, Gentleman Frolic, Sold Watch, Lashes Punishment

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Report from May 16 of a court-martial last Saturday on a soldier from the Second Regiment of Foot Guards for impersonating a gentleman in a drunken frolic, selling his watch for three guineas; sentenced to 500 lashes, 250 received Tuesday in St. James's Park, remainder in a month.

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May 16. Last Saturday a Court-Martial was held on a Foot Soldier, belonging to the Second Regiment of Foot Guards, on the following whimsical Affair: A Gentleman in a Frolick being in Liquor, pulled off his Cloaths, and dressed the Soldier in them, and put the Soldier's Regimentals on himself; which being done, the Fellow march'd off in his new Dress, and sold the Gentleman's Watch for three Guineas. He was sentenced to receive 500 Lashes, 250 of them he received on the Parade in St. James's Park last Tuesday Morning, the Remainder he is to receive in a Month's Time.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Discipline

What keywords are associated?

Court Martial Foot Soldier Second Regiment Of Foot Guards Gentleman Frolic Sold Watch Lashes Punishment

Where did it happen?

St. James's Park

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. James's Park

Event Date

May 16, Last Saturday, Last Tuesday

Outcome

sentenced to receive 500 lashes, 250 of them he received on the parade in st. james's park last tuesday morning, the remainder he is to receive in a month's time

Event Details

A Court-Martial was held on a Foot Soldier, belonging to the Second Regiment of Foot Guards, on the following whimsical Affair: A Gentleman in a Frolick being in Liquor, pulled off his Cloaths, and dressed the Soldier in them, and put the Soldier's Regimentals on himself; which being done, the Fellow march'd off in his new Dress, and sold the Gentleman's Watch for three Guineas.