When was it published?

August 1, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News August 1, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Fitch, Rev. Mr. Byles, Rev. Mr. Graves

Q: What keywords are associated?

Connecticut Charity, Great Fire Relief, New London Collection

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Governor Fitch of Connecticut issued a brief urging contributions for victims of the recent great fire in Boston; collections in New London yielded 35 pounds at Rev. Byles's congregation and 17 pounds at Rev. Graves's church.

Merged-components note: These two components continue the report on collections for the Boston fire relief, with the second providing additional details on collections in New London; relabeling the notice to domestic_news as it fits non-story local news.

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We hear from Connecticut, that his Excellency Governor Fitch has issued a Brief throughout that Colony, recommending it to all, to express their Christian benevolence, on occasion of the late Great Fire in this town, by contributing to the relief of those distressed objects of their charity; in consequence of which, last Sunday se'nnight, the sum of Thirty five Pounds was collected.

Collected at the Rev. Mr. Byles's congregation in New London, and Seventeen Pounds, Lawful Money, at the Rev. Mr. Graves's Church at the same place, for that truly charitable purpose.

What sub-type of article is it?

Charity Or Relief Fire

What keywords are associated?

Connecticut Charity Great Fire Relief New London Collection

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Fitch Rev. Mr. Byles Rev. Mr. Graves

Where did it happen?

New London, Connecticut

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New London, Connecticut

Event Date

Last Sunday Se'nnight

Key Persons

Governor Fitch Rev. Mr. Byles Rev. Mr. Graves

Outcome

collections totaling 52 pounds for fire relief victims

Event Details

Governor Fitch issued a brief recommending contributions for the late great fire in this town; 35 pounds collected at Rev. Mr. Byles's congregation in New London, and 17 pounds at Rev. Mr. Graves's church there.