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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Jamaica's Assembly petitioned Governor General Campbell to permit American vessels to supply produce for nine months, citing shortages from a July proclamation. Campbell refused due to British orders but contacted Nova Scotia and Canada governors for alternative supplies.
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A Philadelphia paper of the 2d instant, contains an address from the Assembly of Jamaica, to their Governor, petitioning for redress, by admitting American vessels with American produce, for nine months: the operation of the proclamation of July last, threatening them with the want of staves, pine boards, plank and building timber. Their Governor, General Campbell, in his reply, informs them, that his orders from the British Court, compel him strictly to adhere to the prohibition. But endeavors to console them, by saying he has wrote to the Governors of Nova-Scotia, and Canada, on the subject, and that they may soon expect a supply from those quarters.
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Jamaica
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2d Instant
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governor refused petition due to british orders but sought supplies from nova scotia and canada.
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Assembly of Jamaica addressed Governor General Campbell, requesting admission of American vessels with produce for nine months to alleviate shortages of staves, pine boards, plank, and building timber caused by July proclamation. Governor replied he must adhere to prohibition but wrote to governors of Nova Scotia and Canada for supplies.