When was it published?

January 17, 1766 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News January 17, 1766

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Silver Mine, Discovery, North America, Great Britain, Economic Advantage, Mining Difficulties

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A silver mine has reportedly been discovered in North America, potentially advantageous to Great Britain by producing sterling money, though initial working attempts have faced difficulties that may lead to significant troubles requiring national remedies.

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A silver mine, it is said, has been discovered in North America, which is like to prove of the last Advantage to this kingdom [by producing large quantities of good Sterling Money For Great-Britain, all ready coin'd or Stamp'd.--But, from the difficulties, troubles, and vexations, which have attended the first attempt to work the said mine, we are induced to think it will prove to be productive of nothing but a train of evils, which may require all the wisdom of the kingdom to provide a remedy for.]

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

Silver Mine Discovery North America Great Britain Economic Advantage Mining Difficulties

Where did it happen?

North America

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

North America

Outcome

initial attempts to work the mine have faced difficulties, troubles, and vexations, potentially leading to a train of evils requiring the kingdom's wisdom to remedy.

Event Details

A silver mine has been discovered in North America, said to prove of great advantage to the kingdom by producing large quantities of good sterling money for Great Britain, already coined or stamped; however, the first attempt to work it has been attended by difficulties, troubles, and vexations.