When was it published?

January 9, 1767 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News January 9, 1767

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What keywords are associated?

House Of Burgesses, Stamp Act Repeal, Statue Erection, Obelisk Commemoration, Treasurer Appointment, Speaker Salary

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In Williamsburg on November 27, the House of Burgesses introduced a bill for a statue to the King for repealing the Stamp Act and an obelisk for patriot services. They appointed Robert Carter Nicholas as sole treasurer and voted a 500l. sterling annual salary for the Speaker.

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WILLIAMSBURG, November 27. A bill is brought into the Honourable the House of Burgesses for erecting a statue to his Majesty, as a grateful acknowledgement for repealing the Stamp-Act, and thereby restoring the rights and privileges of his American subjects; also an obelisk, to commemorate the services of those noble and worthy patriots that distinguished themselves in bringing about that happy event. This day it was determined in the Hon. House of Burgesses, by a large majority, that the office of treasurer of this colony shall be exercised by one person; and it was accordingly agreed that Robert Carter Nicholas, Esq; should be intrusted with that important department. It was voted also that the Speaker to that house shall have a salary of 500l. sterling a year.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

House Of Burgesses Stamp Act Repeal Statue Erection Obelisk Commemoration Treasurer Appointment Speaker Salary

What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Carter Nicholas, Esq

Where did it happen?

Williamsburg

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Williamsburg

Event Date

November 27

Key Persons

Robert Carter Nicholas, Esq

Outcome

bill introduced for statue and obelisk; robert carter nicholas appointed treasurer; speaker granted 500l. sterling annual salary.

Event Details

The House of Burgesses introduced a bill to erect a statue to the King for repealing the Stamp Act and an obelisk for patriots' services. By majority vote, the treasurer office was consolidated to one person, Robert Carter Nicholas. The Speaker was voted a salary of 500l. sterling per year.