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Domestic News
July 23, 1821
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Peter Davis stole 52 sheep from farmer Peter Cotant in Plattekill, Ulster County, sold them in Newburgh, but was pursued, confessed, and committed to prison on July 17. Sheep returned to owner.
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NEWBURGH, JULY 17.
Robbery.—On Sunday morning last, a man who calls himself Peter Davis, entered the field of Peter Cotant, a respectable farmer of Plattekill, Ulster county, took out fifty-two sheep, and drove them to this village, and yesterday sold them to the butchers and got his pay. On Monday morning Mr. Cotant missed them and came in pursuit, and soon found how they were disposed of. The peace officers of the village, and a number of gentlemen, immediately went in pursuit of the thief. He was found about seven miles from the village, brought in, examined, confessed the fact, and was committed to prison. The sheep were returned to the owner.
Robbery.—On Sunday morning last, a man who calls himself Peter Davis, entered the field of Peter Cotant, a respectable farmer of Plattekill, Ulster county, took out fifty-two sheep, and drove them to this village, and yesterday sold them to the butchers and got his pay. On Monday morning Mr. Cotant missed them and came in pursuit, and soon found how they were disposed of. The peace officers of the village, and a number of gentlemen, immediately went in pursuit of the thief. He was found about seven miles from the village, brought in, examined, confessed the fact, and was committed to prison. The sheep were returned to the owner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Sheep Theft
Robbery
Ulster County
Newburgh
Peter Davis
What entities or persons were involved?
Peter Davis
Peter Cotant
Where did it happen?
Plattekill, Ulster County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Plattekill, Ulster County
Event Date
On Sunday Morning Last
Key Persons
Peter Davis
Peter Cotant
Outcome
thief committed to prison; sheep returned to owner
Event Details
A man calling himself Peter Davis entered Peter Cotant's field in Plattekill, stole fifty-two sheep, drove them to Newburgh, and sold them to butchers. Cotant pursued on Monday, leading to Davis's capture seven miles away, confession, and imprisonment.