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Domestic News March 8, 1765

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

His Majesty nominated 16 commissioners from across North America to adjust boundaries of New-England and neighboring colonies. Four from Halifax expected soon in Boston to meet President John Temple, Esq., with proceedings to commence speedily.

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PROVIDENCE, Feb. 23.

We are assured that his Majesty has nominated Sixteen Commissioners (who are Officers of the Crown in different Parts of North-America) to adjust and ascertain the Boundaries of the New-England and other neighbouring Colonies; that four of these Gentlemen reside at Halifax, and are soon expected from thence at Boston, to meet the Honorable JOHN TEMPLE, Esq; who is appointed President in this Business, which is to commence very speedily. We have not heard the Names of all the Commissioners, or any other Circumstances relative to this Affair.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Boundary Commission Colonial Boundaries John Temple Halifax Commissioners Boston Meeting

What entities or persons were involved?

John Temple, Esq

Where did it happen?

New England

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New England

Event Date

Feb. 23.

Key Persons

John Temple, Esq

Event Details

His Majesty has nominated Sixteen Commissioners (who are Officers of the Crown in different Parts of North-America) to adjust and ascertain the Boundaries of the New-England and other neighbouring Colonies; that four of these Gentlemen reside at Halifax, and are soon expected from thence at Boston, to meet the Honorable JOHN TEMPLE, Esq; who is appointed President in this Business, which is to commence very speedily.

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