Source: The Daily Exchange-August 4, 1860

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

 

Page: 2

Burglary.-During Thursday night the ale and cider bottling establishment of Mr. Russell, on Mercer street, near Calvert, was entered by theives, who robbed the drawer of a small sum of money, and stole some few other articles.  They then helped themselves liberally to the liquors.  On the slate, one of the rascals wrote the following--which is copied as written:
  Mr. Russell i had a fine drink last nite and a few cents to get me more i will give you another call in about a week;  SAMPSON,
                          SHOULDER HITTER
                          EDGE TOOL,
                          CAPTAIN.
  Mr. Russell will be glad to see the gentleman, if he sends word on what night and hour he may be expected.