The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

The commissioners for managing the forfeited estates in Scotland, have come to a resolution to bestow 660 l. sterling on 1000 discharged sailors or marines, who are willing to settle as fishermen on the coasts of Scotland; each marine or sailor to have 2 l. bounty, and a boat fit for cod and herring fishery to every 8 men; and if married, a cottage with three acres of land rent free for seven years and after to pay only 5 s. per acre per ann. And to such as settle on any other parts 3 l. bounty, and a house and land as above. And to 500 soldiers who shall settle as artificers, manufacturers, or labourers, dwelling-houses and three acres of land, for raising corn, hay, pot-herbs, &c. to maintain his family and feed his cow; and 20 s. sterling will be given for the first three years, after which they are to pay 5 s. per acre per ann. Till the houses can be built, the 500 soldiers, will be employed in the public works now carrying on by the commissioners.