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Domestic News
March 25, 1774
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Fire near Halifax barracks on January 20, 1774, destroyed three houses; military assisted effectively, but most inhabitants provided no help, saving most effects from the prison.
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Extract of a Letter from Halifax, Nova-Scotia, dated Feb. 6, 1774.
On the 20th ult. a Fire broke out here within 50 Yards of the Barracks, which destroyed three Houses before it could be extinguished: the Wind was from the North West which blew the Fire from the Buildings, otherwise the whole Barracks must have been consumed: all the Wells of the Garrison were drained quite dry, and the People of the Prison saved most Part of their Effects. The Military behaved extraordinary well, but the Inhabitants, a few excepted, most shamefully, for they give no Assistance at all.
On the 20th ult. a Fire broke out here within 50 Yards of the Barracks, which destroyed three Houses before it could be extinguished: the Wind was from the North West which blew the Fire from the Buildings, otherwise the whole Barracks must have been consumed: all the Wells of the Garrison were drained quite dry, and the People of the Prison saved most Part of their Effects. The Military behaved extraordinary well, but the Inhabitants, a few excepted, most shamefully, for they give no Assistance at all.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Military
What keywords are associated?
Halifax Fire
Barracks
Military Assistance
Inhabitants Neglect
Where did it happen?
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Event Date
20th Ult. 1774
Outcome
three houses destroyed; no casualties mentioned; most effects from the prison saved; wells drained dry.
Event Details
A fire broke out within 50 yards of the barracks, destroying three houses before being extinguished. North West wind prevented spread to barracks. Military assisted well; most inhabitants did not help.