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December 8, 1781
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Charlestown, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, Col. Enoch Hale, the High-Sheriff, attempted to liberate two prisoners held by Vermont authorities but was assaulted and then arrested by Justice Giles, remaining imprisoned as of last reports.
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PORTS MOUTH December 8:
We hear from Charlestown, in the County of Cheshire, in this State, on the East side of Connecticut River, that Col. Enoch Hale of Rindge, the High-Sheriff of said County, having received Orders to proceed to that Town, and there to liberate two Prisoners who were Confined in the County Goal by the usurped Authority of Vermont, having demanded the Keys, and being denied, he attempted to break open the Prison Doors, but was knock'd down by two Men, and much wounded: And Application being made to one Giles, a new made Justice in Vermont, (who has been in Commission under New-Hampshire all this War till lately) very readily made out a Warrant, and committed the High sheriff close prisoner, where he remained at the last Accounts.
We hear from Charlestown, in the County of Cheshire, in this State, on the East side of Connecticut River, that Col. Enoch Hale of Rindge, the High-Sheriff of said County, having received Orders to proceed to that Town, and there to liberate two Prisoners who were Confined in the County Goal by the usurped Authority of Vermont, having demanded the Keys, and being denied, he attempted to break open the Prison Doors, but was knock'd down by two Men, and much wounded: And Application being made to one Giles, a new made Justice in Vermont, (who has been in Commission under New-Hampshire all this War till lately) very readily made out a Warrant, and committed the High sheriff close prisoner, where he remained at the last Accounts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Sheriff Assault
Prison Liberation Attempt
Vermont New Hampshire Conflict
Justice Warrant
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Enoch Hale
Giles
Where did it happen?
Charlestown, County Of Cheshire, East Side Of Connecticut River
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Enoch Hale
Giles
Location
Charlestown, County Of Cheshire, East Side Of Connecticut River
Story Details
High-Sheriff Col. Enoch Hale of Rindge attempted to free two prisoners from Vermont authority in Charlestown but was knocked down, wounded, and arrested by Justice Giles on a warrant.