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February 18, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Archibald M'Lean, captain in the Royal Highland Emigrants, was stabbed to death by an officer of the 94th regiment during a dispute on a ship from Jamaica to London. His wife witnessed the event; the murderer escaped after being confined.
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We are informed that Archibald M'Lean, Esq. late Captain in his Britannick Majesty's regiment of Royal Highland Emigrants, on the passage from Jamaica to London, having a dispute with an officer of the 94th, was suddenly stabbed in the back, and presently afterwards expired; the murderer was immediately confined in irons, but contrived, on the ship's arrival at home, to make his escape. This catastrophe is rendered more affecting, as a most amiable young lady, his wife, daughter of one of our worthy citizens, was a melancholy spectator of the horrid scene.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Stabbing
Ship Passage
Officer Dispute
Escape
What entities or persons were involved?
Archibald M'lean
Officer Of The 94th
His Wife
Where did it happen?
Passage From Jamaica To London
Story Details
Key Persons
Archibald M'lean
Officer Of The 94th
His Wife
Location
Passage From Jamaica To London
Story Details
Archibald M'Lean disputed with an officer of the 94th on a ship, was stabbed in the back, and died; the murderer was confined but escaped upon arrival in London, witnessed by M'Lean's wife.