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Domestic News
October 21, 1757
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On Sunday, July 10, a group of 10 runaway slaves abducted a young female slave from Powell's plantation in Above Rocks; she has not been seen since, prompting local gentlemen to travel armed for protection.
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July 23. We hear that on Sunday the 10th instant, at the plantation of - Powell, Esq; Above Rocks, a party of runaway Negroes, consisting of 10, suddenly rushed from the woods, and seized and carried off a fine young woman slave, belonging to said Estate: she has never been heard of since: and that the Gentlemen thereabouts are obliged to travel armed, to avoid being insulted by these atrocious Villains.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slave Related
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Runaway Negroes
Slave Abduction
Plantation
Above Rocks
Armed Protection
What entities or persons were involved?
Powell, Esq.
Young Woman Slave
Where did it happen?
Above Rocks
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Above Rocks
Event Date
Sunday The 10th Instant
Key Persons
Powell, Esq.
Young Woman Slave
Outcome
she has never been heard of since: and that the gentlemen thereabouts are obliged to travel armed, to avoid being insulted by these atrocious villains.
Event Details
a party of runaway Negroes, consisting of 10, suddenly rushed from the woods, and seized and carried off a fine young woman slave, belonging to said Estate