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Domestic News
September 2, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Severe fire in Beaver-Harbour, Nova Scotia, around early July 1785 destroyed 21 houses, damaged others, ruined gardens, and halted settlement activities, with nearly everyone suffering losses.
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SHELBURNE, (Nova-Scotia) July 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Beaver-Harbour to his friend in this town, dated July 15, 1785.
"We have had a confounded fire here about eight days ago, which has put every thing at a stand. The fire was so dreadful that it threatened, and nearly accomplished, the total ruin of the settlement. Twenty-one houses were destroyed, and a number of others damaged. Very few people escaped without losing something—nearly every garden in the place was ruined."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Beaver-Harbour to his friend in this town, dated July 15, 1785.
"We have had a confounded fire here about eight days ago, which has put every thing at a stand. The fire was so dreadful that it threatened, and nearly accomplished, the total ruin of the settlement. Twenty-one houses were destroyed, and a number of others damaged. Very few people escaped without losing something—nearly every garden in the place was ruined."
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Beaver Harbour Fire
Nova Scotia
Houses Destroyed
Gardens Ruined
1785
Where did it happen?
Beaver Harbour, Nova Scotia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Beaver Harbour, Nova Scotia
Event Date
About Eight Days Ago From July 15, 1785
Outcome
twenty-one houses were destroyed, and a number of others damaged. very few people escaped without losing something—nearly every garden in the place was ruined.
Event Details
A fire occurred about eight days before July 15, 1785, which put everything at a stand and threatened the total ruin of the settlement.