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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Boston, a snow from Newfoundland arrived last week with passengers and fishermen. Upon entering the harbor, it was boarded by armed boats from HMS Cygnet and Jamaica, leading to an affray where passenger Edward Remmick was severely wounded by the Cygnet's lieutenant. A warrant for the assailant was issued but could not be served due to resistance from the ship.
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Last Week arrived here the Snow ----, Captain Dunn, from Newfoundland, in whom came several Gentlemen Passengers, as also about one Hundred Persons who had been employed there in the Fishery last Season: Upon the Snow's entering the Harbour, Boats from his Majesty's Sloop Cygnet and Jamaica were mann'd and arm'd, and boarded her; the Men imagining they were in danger of being impressed, stood on their Defence: An Affray immediately ensued, and one of the Passengers, named Edward Remmick, received a Thrust from the Sword of the Lieut. of the Cygnet, which entered deep into his Body, and whereby his Life is in great Danger.: Soon after the Snow got up to Town, Application was made to a Magistrate, and a Warrant issued for the Person who gave the supposed mortal Wound: but being stormy, no Opportunity was had for the Bailiff to go on board till Monday; at which Time he went with several Attendants to Nantasket Harbour where the Cygnet then lay; as soon as the Boat came within call of the Ship, he was ordered to stand off; and immediately all on board the Cygnet were armed, as the Bailiff imagined to oppose his coming on board, whereupon he returned to Town, without executing the Warrant.
We hear the wounded Man is now very comfortable for such a dangerous Thrust.
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Boston
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Last Week
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edward remmick wounded deeply by sword thrust, life in great danger but now very comfortable; warrant issued but not executed.
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Snow under Captain Dunn arrived from Newfoundland with passengers and fishermen. Armed boats from HMS Cygnet and Jamaica boarded upon entering harbor; men defended against impressment, leading to affray. Edward Remmick stabbed by Cygnet lieutenant. Warrant for assailant issued; bailiff attempted service at Nantasket Harbour but ship armed and ordered him off.