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Domestic News
April 30, 1762
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The Commons House of Assembly voted 10,500 pounds to raise 268 recruits for British regiments in America, despite challenges. The General Assembly resolved to extend two ranger companies for three months and repair or rebuild Fort Moore.
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Although it is neither expedient or practicable to comply with his Majesty's former requisition here, from the situation and circumstances this province is in, yet the Hon. Commons House of Assembly yesterday voted the sum of 10,500 l. to be applied in such manner as his excellency the Governor shall think proper, towards raising the quota of recruits (268 men) demanded for compleating the British regiments in America.
The General assembly have resolved to continue two of the four companies of rangers for three months longer; and to provide for repairing or rebuilding fort Moore.
The General assembly have resolved to continue two of the four companies of rangers for three months longer; and to provide for repairing or rebuilding fort Moore.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Assembly Vote
Recruits
Rangers
Fort Moore
British Regiments
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Yesterday
Outcome
voted 10,500 pounds for 268 recruits; extended two ranger companies for three months; provision for fort repair/rebuild.
Event Details
Commons House of Assembly voted funds for recruits despite impracticality; General Assembly resolved on rangers and Fort Moore.