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Foreign News
September 14, 1776
The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Merchant in Bermuda describes dire economic crisis with severe food shortages threatening famine and death; similar plight in West Indies; references 'fatal restraining bill'. Dated April 5.
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OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Bermuda to his Friend in London, dated April 5.
"It is lamentable indeed to find the deplorable state our nation is in, the effects of which are severely felt in this place. We have long been hoping and expecting that the next vessel would bring us more favourable accounts: but alas! it is worse & worse, and the prospect now before us is Famine and Death. The Lord (for there is none else can) deliver us from it. There is now little or no provision to be sold on the Island, and no expectation of any. The West-Indies we hear are in the same situation. We thank you for giving us the Heads of the fatal restraining bill."
"It is lamentable indeed to find the deplorable state our nation is in, the effects of which are severely felt in this place. We have long been hoping and expecting that the next vessel would bring us more favourable accounts: but alas! it is worse & worse, and the prospect now before us is Famine and Death. The Lord (for there is none else can) deliver us from it. There is now little or no provision to be sold on the Island, and no expectation of any. The West-Indies we hear are in the same situation. We thank you for giving us the Heads of the fatal restraining bill."
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Economic
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Bermuda Provisions Shortage
West Indies Famine Threat
Restraining Bill
Colonial Crisis
Where did it happen?
Bermuda
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Bermuda
Event Date
April 5
Outcome
prospect of famine and death; little or no provision available
Event Details
Merchant reports deplorable state with severe effects felt in Bermuda; worsening situation with no favorable accounts; no provisions for sale on the island and none expected; West Indies in same situation; thanks for heads of fatal restraining bill