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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In New York on Dec. 8, the House of Representatives granted Major Thomas James £1745 15s 2d compensation for a loss sustained on Nov. 1, 1765. James thanked them and promised to inform the King's ministers. Other similar losses from that day are under consideration.
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On the proper application (and conformable to orders) made by Major Thomas James, who sustained a loss on the 1st of November 1765, in this city; his case has been considered by the Honorable House of Representatives, now sitting, and they have been pleased to grant him the amount of his account sworn to, of the sum of £. 1745 15s 2d for which that Gentleman gave the House his hearty thanks, and assured he would communicate their generosity, by the first opportunity to his Majesty's ministers of state.
Other losses that happened the same day and year are under consideration.
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New York
Event Date
Dec. 8
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granted £1745 15s 2d compensation; other losses under consideration
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Major Thomas James applied for compensation for a loss on Nov. 1, 1765, in New York. The House of Representatives considered his sworn account and granted the full amount. He expressed thanks and will inform his Majesty's ministers. Other losses from the same day are under consideration.