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Story January 14, 1785

Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Two fruiterer brothers from Kent, warned of robbers near Eltham, arm themselves and capture three armed foot-pads after a struggle, securing all and earning rewards for their bravery.

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A few days since as two brothers, fruiterers, were coming out of Kent with their cart very early in the morning, they met a neighbor near Eltham, who acquainted them with his just having been robbed by three men, and told them that if they went farther, they would certainly meet with the same fate. On this information, the two brothers got a hedge stake, and dividing it, went on, but were soon attacked by the three foot-pads, armed with pistols, one of whom they knocked down; the other two jumped over the hedge, and were pursued by the elder brother into a corn-field, where unluckily getting his foot entangled in the corn, he fell, and the villains then attacked him with great fury. He extricated himself, however, by his strength and courage, on which the robbers again made off, after firing a pistol at him. The brother, who was taking care of the villain in the road, crying out on hearing the shot, fearful for his safety, the pursuer returned, and having then got their prisoner in the cart, they went to a public house, whence, a little after day-light, they perceived one of the villains in the road, who was immediately secured, and the third soon after making his appearance, he was likewise taken, and they are all three fully committed to Maidstone goal. A subscription was then opened, to reward the courage of the brothers, by which about eleven pounds were immediately raised, and the conviction of the offenders will entitle them to 40l. more; a recompence due to their bravery.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Heroic Act

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Highway Robbery Brothers Capture Robbers Bravery Reward Foot Pads Maidstone Gaol

What entities or persons were involved?

Two Brothers Neighbor Three Foot Pads

Where did it happen?

Near Eltham, Kent

Story Details

Key Persons

Two Brothers Neighbor Three Foot Pads

Location

Near Eltham, Kent

Event Date

A Few Days Since, Very Early In The Morning

Story Details

Two brothers, warned by a robbed neighbor, arm with stakes and attack three pistol-armed foot-pads; knock one down, pursue others, capture all after struggle, commit to Maidstone gaol, and receive rewards for bravery.

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