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May 13, 1788
The Daily Advertiser
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Dover, NH, Mr. Elisha Thomas was tried and convicted of the willful murder of Capt. Peter Drown, receiving a death sentence after arguments by the Attorney General and defense counsel.
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PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) April 23.
On Friday last, came on before the Hon. Superior Court, at Dover, the trial of Mr. Elisha Thomas, charged with the murder of Capt. PETER DROWN, when after a full hearing of the evidences, and of arguments made use of by the Attorney General, John Prentice, Esq. and the counsel for the prisoner, Col. Rawson and Major Sullivan, he was convicted of the fact, the jury bringing in their verdict—"guilty of wilful murder!" and sentence of death was pronounced upon him accordingly.
On Friday last, came on before the Hon. Superior Court, at Dover, the trial of Mr. Elisha Thomas, charged with the murder of Capt. PETER DROWN, when after a full hearing of the evidences, and of arguments made use of by the Attorney General, John Prentice, Esq. and the counsel for the prisoner, Col. Rawson and Major Sullivan, he was convicted of the fact, the jury bringing in their verdict—"guilty of wilful murder!" and sentence of death was pronounced upon him accordingly.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Conviction
Death Sentence
Superior Court
Jury Verdict
What entities or persons were involved?
Elisha Thomas
Peter Drown
John Prentice
Rawson
Sullivan
Where did it happen?
Dover, Nh
Story Details
Key Persons
Elisha Thomas
Peter Drown
John Prentice
Rawson
Sullivan
Location
Dover, Nh
Event Date
April 23
Story Details
Mr. Elisha Thomas tried for murder of Capt. Peter Drown; convicted of willful murder after hearing evidence and arguments; sentenced to death.