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Reward for the Apprehension of the Ringleaders

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"In Council of Safety, Philadelphia, August 27, 1776.

"Fifty Dollars Reward."

"Whereas a dangerous riot was excited this day, at or near the barracks of this city, and at the same time a great violence and abuse offered to the family of Mr˙ Lawrence Fegan, whereby his wife was wounded, his house robbed, and his property destroyed to a great amount: In order to discourage such wicked and mischievous practices for the future, and to bring the offenders to condign punishment, the Council of Safety hereby offer a reward of fifty dollars to any person who shall apprehend and convict the ringleaders and perpetrators of the above-mentioned riot and robbery.

"By order of the Council:
"DAVID RITTENHOUSE, Vice President."

Details

Title

Reward for the Apprehension of the Ringleaders in the riot this day, at the barracks, in Philadelphia

Resource Type

text

Genre/Form

documents (object genre)

Date Created

1776-08-27

Subject

Key people, events, and institutions: meetings, provincial conventions and assemblies
Social reality: internal disorder, civil war

Document ID

S5-V1-P01-sp07-D0083

Series

S5

Volume

S5-V1

Part

S5-V1-P01

Sub-Part

S5-V1-P01-sp07

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No Copyright - Public Domain

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