Citation - New York Gazette (Weyman): 1761.05.04

NYG(W.761.043
4 May 1761:21 (120)
Annapolis, in Maryland, April 16.  On Tuesday the 7th of
this instant, a very unhappy and tragical scene was acted at
the plantation of Mr. John booth, in St. Mary's County.  Mr.
Booth had but just left home, in order to settle accounts
with the sheriff, when a Negro man which he had bought last
summer, attacked a Negro wench, and beat her head to pieces
with a maul. . .  [also killed mistress, and a 3 year old
boy.]