When was it published?

July 11, 1766 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News July 11, 1766

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Trade Or Commerce, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

Stamp Act Repeal, Free Ports Jamaica, Molasses Duty Reduction, British Colonies, Parliamentary Concessions

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Letter from London dated May 16 reports joyful prospects: repeal of the Stamp Act, designation of free ports in Kingston, St. Lucia, Jamaica, and two in Dominica, reduction of molasses duty to one penny per gallon, and hopes for removal of other hardships via Parliament.

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Extract of a Letter from London, May 16.

In the present happy Prospect of Affairs, permit me with a Heart full of Joy most sincerely to congratulate you; for in addition to the Repeal of the Stamp-Act, the Ports of Kingston and St. Lucia in the Island of Jamaica, and two Ports on the Island of Dominica are made Free Ports. The Duty on Molasses reduced to One Penny per Gallon; (and several other Hardships will be removed we hope this Session) tho' these last has not yet passed the Royal Assent, they have passed the Commons, and may be fully expected.---I hope the Merchants trading to North-America will now be looked upon as the true Friends to that vast Country, as certain it is that nothing in their Power has been wanting in supporting their just Rights; notwithstanding-- it is an evident Truth, that the Welfare of both this Kingdom and her Colonies depend on their intire Union; which surely must now be the Case, as every Thing that can be wished, is now, or will be, done for you, before the breaking up of the Parliament.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Trade Or Commerce Political

What keywords are associated?

Stamp Act Repeal Free Ports Jamaica Molasses Duty Reduction British Colonies Parliamentary Concessions

Where did it happen?

Jamaica

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Jamaica

Event Date

May 16

Outcome

repeal of the stamp-act; ports of kingston and st. lucia in jamaica, and two ports in dominica made free ports; duty on molasses reduced to one penny per gallon; other hardships expected to be removed.

Event Details

The letter congratulates on the repeal of the Stamp-Act and new trade concessions including free ports in Jamaica and Dominica, reduced molasses duty, and anticipated removal of other hardships by Parliament, emphasizing union between Britain and its colonies and the role of merchants in supporting colonial rights.