When was it published?

March 1, 1794 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News March 1, 1794

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Exeter Fire, Henry Ranlett, Printing Shop, Property Destruction, Community Aid

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Fire destroys the home, printing business, and possessions of Exeter printer Henry Ranlett on Sunday night, leaving him in financial ruin; local community rallies to provide aid to cover his over £1,000 loss.

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On Sunday night last the dwelling-house of Mr. HENRY RANLETT, of Exeter, printer, was entirely consumed by fire, together with his household furniture, printing apparatus, books, &c.—Mr. RANLETT is a young man just entered, with a family, upon the stage of action, he has been steady and attentive to business, and had acquired a small property, by the dint of industry; which by this unfortunate accident is wholly destroyed. We are happy to hear the inhabitants of Exeter have stepped forward in a spirited manner to make up, at least, part of his loss, vieing with each other to see who can do most toward rescuing their townsman from a state so disagreeable as his must be; thrown as it were in a moment, from easy circumstances, upon the mercies of a wide world. An example this, worthy to be followed by every humane being. We suppose Mr. Ranlett's loss exceeds one thousand pounds, lawful money; which we sincerely hope will be made up to him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Exeter Fire Henry Ranlett Printing Shop Property Destruction Community Aid

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Henry Ranlett Mr. Ranlett

Where did it happen?

Exeter

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Exeter

Event Date

On Sunday Night Last

Key Persons

Mr. Henry Ranlett Mr. Ranlett

Outcome

dwelling-house entirely consumed by fire, together with household furniture, printing apparatus, books, &c.; loss exceeds one thousand pounds, lawful money; inhabitants of exeter stepping forward to make up part of his loss

Event Details

The dwelling-house of Mr. HENRY RANLETT, of Exeter, printer, was entirely consumed by fire, together with his household furniture, printing apparatus, books, &c. Mr. RANLETT is a young man just entered, with a family, upon the stage of action, he has been steady and attentive to business, and had acquired a small property, by the dint of industry; which by this unfortunate accident is wholly destroyed.