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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Extract from a July 20 letter from Halifax reports arrival of a ship with 100 soldiers from London, expecting 700-800 more troops, two men-of-war, and hundreds of settlers. Describes Halifax's rapid growth, high land prices, potential as America's capital, and booming fishery with 200 vessels.
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Extract of a letter from Halifax, dated July 20.
Yesterday arrived here a ship from London with 100 soldiers, and we daily expect 700 or 800 more, together with two men of war, and some hundreds of settlers besides. This town and suburbs is near four miles long; and lots that are fit for business not to be had but at a very dear rate. In all appearance this bids fair for the capital of America in a few years. There are about 200 sail of vessels belonging to this port, and daily increasing, on account of the great encouragement in the fishery, which goes on with great success.
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Primary Location
Halifax
Event Date
July 20
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rapid town growth, high land prices, increasing vessels due to successful fishery
Event Details
A ship from London arrived with 100 soldiers; expecting 700 or 800 more soldiers, two men of war, and hundreds of settlers. Town and suburbs nearly four miles long; business lots expensive. Potential future capital of America. About 200 vessels in port, increasing due to fishery success.