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The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Hartford, the General Assembly ordered raising two battalions for state defense and changed the governor's title to Excellency. The governor and Council of Safety are currently in session. Acts passed include preventing traitorous conspiracies and regulating smallpox inoculation.
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The General Assembly, in their late Session, ordered two Battalions to be raised for the defence of this State—they also ordered that the Title of EXCELLENCY, instead of Hon. nor, be given the governor.
His EXCELLENCY the Governor, with the Honorable Council of Safety are now sitting in this Place.
Among other acts that passed the last Assembly were the following, viz.
An ACT to prevent traiterous Conspiracies against this and the United States of America.
An ACT allowing of Inoculation for the Small Pox, under proper Regulations.
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Hartford
Event Date
June 9.
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two battalions ordered raised for defense; governor's title changed to excellency; acts passed to prevent traitorous conspiracies and allow regulated smallpox inoculation.
Event Details
The General Assembly in their late session ordered raising two battalions for state defense and changed the governor's title from Hon. to Excellency. The governor and Council of Safety are now sitting in Hartford. Acts passed include one preventing traitorous conspiracies against this state and the United States, and another allowing smallpox inoculation under regulations.