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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A recent fire in Charleston caused an estimated half a million sterling in losses, with the two latest fires destroying one-fourth to one-third of the town. Suspecting arson, the Intendant offered a $1000 reward for convictions, and the Governor proclaimed a free pardon for condemned individuals providing information on principal offenders.
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The Intendant of Charleston, under the impression, that the late fire was the effect of design, has offered a reward of 1000 Dollars, for the conviction of any person concerned in such crime.
The Governor has issued his Proclamation, offering a Free Pardon to those actually condemned, who will give information sufficient to convict the principal offenders.
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Charleston
Event Date
Late
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estimated loss of half a million sterling from the late fire; two last fires laid in ashes one fourth or one third of the town; reward of 1000 dollars offered for conviction of arsonists; free pardon for condemned informants.
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A recent fire in Charleston is suspected to be arson; the Intendant offered a reward for convictions, and the Governor issued a proclamation offering pardon to condemned individuals who provide information on principal offenders.