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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On September 14, a sloop owned by Mr. Wright of Casco Bay, captained by John Therlo, attempted to leave St. Pierre, Martinico without customs clearance amid bad weather. Pursued by a guarda costa, the captain was shot and killed by its mate when refusing to surrender. The crew was arrested, jailed, and three were cleared at trial the next day.
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By a Vessel arrived at this port, which sailed from St. Piere in Martinico on the 15th of September last. we have advice, that on the 14th of said month a sloop belonging to Mr. Wright of Casco Bay, John Therlo, Master, drove out of St. Piere by stress of weather ; who having got his anchors clear. stood for the Northward, without clearing his Vessel at the Custom House. Soon after a Guarda Coaster put out after, and came up with him, about three leagues from St. Piere : When the crew went on board and demanded the delivery of the Vessel, but Captain Therlo not chusing to comply with the demand, and his People running down the hold, the Mate of the Guarda Coaster shot him through the body with a Pistol. and he died in two or three minutes after.- The Sloop's people were immediately put in Irons, and upon their being carried back, were committed to Goal : Three of them had their trial the next day, and were cleared.
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St. Piere In Martinico
Event Date
14th Of September
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captain john therlo shot through the body and died in two or three minutes; sloop's crew put in irons, committed to jail; three crew members tried the next day and cleared.
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A sloop belonging to Mr. Wright of Casco Bay, John Therlo master, drove out of St. Piere by stress of weather on the 14th of September, stood northward without clearing at customs. A guarda coaster pursued and overtook it three leagues out; crew demanded vessel, but Therlo refused, his people ran to hold; mate shot Therlo, who died soon after. Crew arrested and jailed; three tried and cleared next day.