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July 7, 1791
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In New-York, discussion on how British possession of western posts sustains Indian wars on American frontiers through aid to tribes, and relinquishing them would end the conflict and boost national credit by reducing expenses.
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NEW-YORK, June 25.
Upon the tenure of the western posts an Indian war is, in a great measure, thought to depend. While they remain in the possession of the British, our frontiers, it is supposed, can never be at rest, as the Indians, it is conjectured, are assisted by the English traders, with warlike ammunition, if not instigated to attack us; as soon as the posts are in our power the war ceases.
Now this war is an article of expense to the nation, which, when removed, must give a very considerable spring to our credit; for a penny saved is a penny won, and on ready cash, as well as on ample resources, credit depends.
Upon the tenure of the western posts an Indian war is, in a great measure, thought to depend. While they remain in the possession of the British, our frontiers, it is supposed, can never be at rest, as the Indians, it is conjectured, are assisted by the English traders, with warlike ammunition, if not instigated to attack us; as soon as the posts are in our power the war ceases.
Now this war is an article of expense to the nation, which, when removed, must give a very considerable spring to our credit; for a penny saved is a penny won, and on ready cash, as well as on ample resources, credit depends.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Indian War
Western Posts
British Possession
Frontier Attacks
National Credit
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
June 25
Outcome
war cessation upon gaining posts would reduce national expenses and improve credit
Event Details
Indian war depends on British-held western posts; Indians assisted by English traders with ammunition and possibly instigated to attack frontiers; gaining posts ends war