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Domestic News
November 9, 1764
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A valuable coal-like mineral discovered in Newport, Rhode Island, on Capt. Benjamin Almy's land, proven superior fuel to imported coal, pleasing inhabitants amid cash scarcity and trade decline.
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We hear from Newport, on Rhode Island, That a very valuable Mineral, of the Coal Kind, is discovered within the Limits of that Town, in Land belonging to Capt. Benjamin Almy. Upon Repeated Trials, it is found to be very good Fuel, emitting an intense Heat, and more durable than any of the Coal imported; and there is no doubt of its answering many valuable Purposes. The Inhabitants are well pleased with this Discovery, at a Time when the Scarcity of Cash and Decline of Trade, seems to be a universal Complaint.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Newport
Rhode Island
Coal Discovery
Benjamin Almy
Fuel Mineral
Trade Decline
Cash Scarcity
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Benjamin Almy
Where did it happen?
Newport, Rhode Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Newport, Rhode Island
Key Persons
Capt. Benjamin Almy
Outcome
the mineral is found to be very good fuel, emitting intense heat and more durable than imported coal, with potential for many valuable purposes; inhabitants are well pleased.
Event Details
A very valuable mineral of the coal kind discovered within the limits of Newport on land belonging to Capt. Benjamin Almy; upon repeated trials, it proves excellent fuel.