Citation - Essex Gazette: 1772.07.28

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Index Entry Drummer, in Naples, died after eating mushrooms 
Location Naples 
Citation
EG.772.030
21-28 Jul 1772:2091 (4/209)
Naples, April 7.  The following melancholy accident happened
here lately; a drummer of the regiment of Farnese having
bought some mushrooms, dined on them with the rest of his
family; and in 24 hours the father, mother, 3 children, a
cousin, and a soldier who dined there by chance, were all
killed by them.


Generic Title Essex Gazette 
Date 1772.07.28 
Publisher Hall, Samuel and Ebenezer 
City, State Salem, MA 
Year 1772 
Bibliography B0016156
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