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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?
In Annapolis, Maryland, on Dec. 20, Mr. Hewit was ambushed by two men while returning from Prince George's County near South River, but escaped on horseback after they missed seizing his bridle.
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ANNAPOLIS in Maryland, Dec. 20.
Saturday Evening last, a little after dark, as Mr. Hewit, of this Town, was coming home from Prince-George's County, alone, at a little Distance on this Side South River, there suddenly rushed out, from the Thickets of Pines, Two Men, one from each Side the Road, in order to seize him, crying out, "Stop you Son of a Bitch," and one of them aimed at his Bridle, but missed his Catch, which much frightened his Horse, who sprung from them, and by pushing along the Road, he got safe home.
Saturday Evening last, a little after dark, as Mr. Hewit, of this Town, was coming home from Prince-George's County, alone, at a little Distance on this Side South River, there suddenly rushed out, from the Thickets of Pines, Two Men, one from each Side the Road, in order to seize him, crying out, "Stop you Son of a Bitch," and one of them aimed at his Bridle, but missed his Catch, which much frightened his Horse, who sprung from them, and by pushing along the Road, he got safe home.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Attempted Robbery
Highway Ambush
Annapolis
Mr Hewit
South River
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Hewit
Where did it happen?
Near South River, Annapolis, Maryland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near South River, Annapolis, Maryland
Event Date
Saturday Evening Last, Dec. 20.
Key Persons
Mr. Hewit
Outcome
mr. hewit escaped unharmed on horseback.
Event Details
As Mr. Hewit rode home alone from Prince-George's County after dark, two men rushed from pine thickets on either side of the road to seize him, shouting 'Stop you Son of a Bitch,' but missed his bridle, frightening his horse and allowing him to flee safely.