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Domestic News
July 23, 1796
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Charleston, a committee met on Saturday last to handle subscriptions for victims of the June 19 fire. They received £2500 in cash with more expected, reviewed aid applications, and plan to distribute funds once losses are assessed.
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CHARLESTON, June 27.
On Saturday last the committee appointed to receive subscriptions, for the benefit of those citizens who were burnt out at the late fire on the 19th inst. met at the State House, when it appeared that £2500l. had been received in cash, and that the subscriptions not yet paid in will at least amount to a sum equal thereto. A number of applications were received from citizens requiring assistance. A distribution we understand, will be made by the committee, as soon as correct accounts of the losses can be obtained.
On Saturday last the committee appointed to receive subscriptions, for the benefit of those citizens who were burnt out at the late fire on the 19th inst. met at the State House, when it appeared that £2500l. had been received in cash, and that the subscriptions not yet paid in will at least amount to a sum equal thereto. A number of applications were received from citizens requiring assistance. A distribution we understand, will be made by the committee, as soon as correct accounts of the losses can be obtained.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Charleston Fire
Relief Subscriptions
Aid Committee
Fire Victims
Where did it happen?
Charleston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Charleston
Event Date
Saturday Last (Prior To June 27); Fire On 19th Inst.
Outcome
£2500 received in cash, equal amount pending; applications for assistance received; distribution planned after loss assessments
Event Details
Committee met at State House to review subscriptions for fire victims; cash and pledges totaling at least £5000; reviewed aid requests from affected citizens