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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Reports from Boston last week describe severe shortages of food, fuel, and other essentials amid military occupation; civilians face restrictions as supplies prioritize soldiers, leading to houses being dismantled for firewood and high prices for scarce flour.
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By accounts received from Boston last week, they are in great want of almost every thing, no fresh meat to be had; what fresh fish is brought in, must be sold to the soldiers first, and the inhabitants not allowed to touch any till the soldiers are supplied; no wood or coal to be had for money; many houses are already pulled down for fuel; and it is supposed, that all the wooden buildings that are not improved will undergo the same fate before the spring; flour very scarce, the price 4s. sterling per Cwt. no roots, except a few potatoes for the soldiers.
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Boston
Event Date
Last Week
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houses pulled down for fuel; flour scarce at 4s. sterling per cwt.; no fresh meat or fish for civilians; limited potatoes for soldiers.
Event Details
Severe shortages of essentials in Boston: no fresh meat; fish prioritized for soldiers; no wood or coal available; houses dismantled for fuel, with more expected before spring; flour very scarce; no roots except few potatoes for soldiers.