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Domestic News
January 25, 1765
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On last Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, a man was robbed at pistol-point on Boston-neck but surrendered only 3 piastreens, after which the assailant fled as people approached.
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Last Wednesday evening, at 7 o'clock, as a man was going over Boston-neck, he was stopped by a fellow, who presenting a pistol to his breast, bid him deliver, swearing he would send a brace of balls thro' him instantly if he refused; but the man replying, he had but 3 piastreens about him, he ordered him to go about his business, and then ran off--doubtless apprehending a pursuit, as there was a number of people hastening towards them. He was a little fellow, had on a furbelow coat, wore his hat flopped before, and had a pair of pistols.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Highway Robbery
Pistol Threat
Boston Neck
Failed Robbery
Where did it happen?
Boston Neck
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston Neck
Event Date
Last Wednesday Evening, At 7 O'clock
Outcome
the robber took 3 piastreens and fled without further incident.
Event Details
A man traveling over Boston-neck was stopped by a small man in a furbelow coat with a pistol, who demanded money under threat of shooting. The victim gave 3 piastreens, and the robber let him go and ran off as people approached.