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Domestic News
July 29, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On July 29, Portsmouth reported a visit from John Hancock, former Governor of Massachusetts, on the previous Wednesday. The article praises his patriotic character and sacrifices for the country, endearing him to all Americans.
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PORTSMOUTH, July 29.
On Wednesday last, this town was honoured by a visit from that illustrious gentleman, JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. late Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The uniformity of character which this personage has ever exhibited, and the early and patriotic part he took in defence of the rights of this country, when in the very jaws of our implacable enemies; his sacrificing the pleasures of affluence, and the sweets of domestic life, for the public good, claims the attention, and calls for the praise of every generous and true American: and must not only endear him to that state of which he is a member, but to every state in the Union.
On Wednesday last, this town was honoured by a visit from that illustrious gentleman, JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. late Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The uniformity of character which this personage has ever exhibited, and the early and patriotic part he took in defence of the rights of this country, when in the very jaws of our implacable enemies; his sacrificing the pleasures of affluence, and the sweets of domestic life, for the public good, claims the attention, and calls for the praise of every generous and true American: and must not only endear him to that state of which he is a member, but to every state in the Union.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Politics
What keywords are associated?
John Hancock
Portsmouth Visit
Massachusetts Governor
Patriotic Praise
What entities or persons were involved?
John Hancock, Esq.
Where did it happen?
Portsmouth
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Portsmouth
Event Date
Wednesday Last
Key Persons
John Hancock, Esq.
Event Details
The town of Portsmouth was honoured by a visit from John Hancock, late Governor of Massachusetts, on Wednesday last. The report highlights his consistent character, early patriotic actions in defense of the country's rights against enemies, and sacrifices of personal comforts for the public good, earning praise from all true Americans.