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Domestic News
August 31, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Congress reportedly plans to raise troops to capture western posts held by the British, which may lead to another war as British forces in Canada could defend them. A volunteer light infantry company in the city has offered its services.
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It is currently reported, that Congress have come to a determination of raising troops for the purpose of taking the western posts, with-held by the British. Should this be the case, another war with Britain will very probably be the consequence--for the British troops in Canada will in all likelihood be ordered for the defence and support of those contested forts--and thus it is easy to see the flames of war will be kindled anew. One of the volunteer companies of light infantry, of this city, have tendered their services on the occasion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Congress
Raising Troops
Western Posts
British Forts
Potential War
Volunteer Infantry
Light Infantry Company
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Event Details
Congress has determined to raise troops to take the western posts withheld by the British, likely leading to war with Britain as troops from Canada defend the forts. A volunteer company of light infantry from this city has tendered their services.