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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A fire destroyed the Tavern House owned by John Chase, Esq. in Portland on Saturday night, August 7. The family escaped, but most property, including papers and money of John Chase, Jr., was lost. Connected buildings were also consumed, but the barn was saved.
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Fire.-We are sorry to learn that on Saturday night last, between 11 and 12 o'clock, the Tavern House owned and occupied by John Chase, Esq. of Orisfield, was discovered to be on fire. The family were all asleep, unconscious of any danger until they were awaked by the flames. At which time the fire had made such progress as to render it not only impossible to get it under, but even to save much of the property.- The house was well furnished for a tavern-- and the only articles saved were four or five beds. Connected with the house was a shed, corn house and cooper's shop. all of which, with their contents, were consumed. The barn, being situated upon the opposite side of the road, was preserved. We have not learnt the amount of property lost by this calamity, but understand it to be very considerable, as the papers, money, and principal part of the property of Mr. John Chase. jr. late of the firm of Hanson & Chase, of this town, where deposited at his father's house, during his absence at the westward, and shared the same fate.
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Portland
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Saturday Night Last, Between 11 And 12 O'clock
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family escaped unharmed; house, shed, corn house, cooper's shop, and contents destroyed; four or five beds saved; barn preserved; considerable property loss including papers and money of john chase, jr.
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The Tavern House owned and occupied by John Chase, Esq. of Orisfield was discovered on fire while the family slept. Flames had progressed too far to control or save much property. Only four or five beds were saved. Connected shed, corn house, and cooper's shop with contents were consumed. The barn across the road was preserved. Papers, money, and property of John Chase, jr. of Hanson & Chase, deposited there during his absence, were lost.