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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On July 25, 1770, in New York, a large group of inhabitants met at Handen-Hall to unanimously sign and approve a protest against those who violated the Non-Importation Agreement, undermining colonial unity and liberties. The protest is available for further signatures at Jasper Drake's house until August 4.
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In Consequence of a printed Advertisement for the Purpose, a considerable Number of Inhabitants met Yesterday Evening at Handen-Hall, where a Protest against the Conduct of those who have broke the Non-Importation Agreement (whereby they have destroyed that Union of the Colonies so essential for the Preservation of their Liberties) was read, unanimously agreed to, and signed by a considerable Number.--The said Protest is left at the House of Mr. Jasper Drake, where due Attendance will be given (for Persons to sign) from 9 o'clock in the Morning 'till 12 at Noon; and from 3 in the Afternoon 'till 7 in the Evening; 'till Saturday the 4th of August. It is hoped that the Counties, will likewise Protest: as it will be the only Means to preserve the Reputation of the Colony, which has been meanly prostituted to serve the vile Purposes of a Party.
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New York
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Yesterday Evening (25 July 1770)
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protest unanimously agreed to and signed by a considerable number; available for further signatures until 4 august 1770.
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A considerable number of inhabitants met at Handen-Hall following a printed advertisement and read, unanimously agreed to, and signed a protest against those who broke the Non-Importation Agreement, which destroyed colonial union essential for liberties. The protest is left at Mr. Jasper Drake's house for signatures from 9 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM until 4 August. Hopes counties will also protest to preserve the colony's reputation.