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Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Administrators in the French colony of Hispaniola report a severe drought persisting for months, causing scarcity and high prices of provisions for slaves. They predict ongoing shortage and profitability for importers of corn, peas, beans, rice, potatoes, and similar goods. Dated May 7, 1786, from Port-au-Prince.
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"A great drought has prevailed in this colony for months, and all kinds of provisions for slaves are as dear as they are scarce. We foresee that the scarcity will last some months more, because all the subsistence which was kept in store will be soon consumed, as the drought has not permitted to raise or plant any. Cargoes of corn, peas, beans, rice, potatoes, and all kinds of provisions for slaves will certainly give a benefit to the importer."
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French Colony Of Hispaniola, Port Au Prince
Event Date
May 7th, 1786
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scarcity of provisions for slaves to last several more months; high prices; profitability for importers of corn, peas, beans, rice, potatoes, and similar goods
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A great drought has prevailed in this colony for months, making all kinds of provisions for slaves as dear as they are scarce. The scarcity will last some months more, as stored subsistence will soon be consumed and the drought has prevented raising or planting any. Cargoes of corn, peas, beans, rice, potatoes, and all kinds of provisions for slaves will benefit the importer.