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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Halifax newspaper counters rumors of 20-30 million dollars awarded to British creditors under the 6th article of the British treaty by publishing a letter from American Commissioner Thomas Fitzsimons, who states no awards have been made and claims will be thoroughly investigated.
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To counteract the reports which have been industriously spread in this state, of 20 or 30 millions of dollars having been awarded to British creditors, under the 6th article of the British treaty, we are happy in having it in our power to lay before our readers the following letter from one of the American Commissioners:
DEAR SIR,
I am sorry to see by Governor Davie's letter to you, that so much alarm has been created in your country, on the subject of British claims; but it is only a part of a system long pursued by the enemies of the government to render it unpopular.—In the present case, the report is entirely unfounded, as not one award has yet been made in favor of any British creditor. The claims made are certainly large, but they will undergo a thorough investigation; and my hope is, that none will be allowed but such as are justly due, and these I trust no American would wish to set aside.
The time which has elapsed since the treaty of peace, renders it necessary for the United States to make strict inquiry, in every state wherein legal impediments existed—it would be an essential service, to the public, if gentlemen would give information to their agents on points that affect their interests.
With great respect I am,
Sir, your most humble servant,
THOMAS FITZSIMONS.
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Halifax
Event Date
March 25
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report of awards to british creditors is unfounded; no awards made yet; claims to undergo thorough investigation with only just ones allowed.
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Newspaper publishes letter from American Commissioner Thomas Fitzsimons to counter alarming reports spread in the state about large awards to British creditors under the 6th article of the British treaty; letter notes alarm created by Governor Davie's correspondence and attributes it to enemies of the government; emphasizes need for strict inquiry into claims due to time since treaty of peace and legal impediments in states.