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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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General Charles Lee arrived in the city from Virginia on Saturday last, praised for his support of American rights. The city shows strong military enthusiasm, with many Quakers joining the military association, including an all-Quaker company.
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General Charles Lee, a Gentleman whose
steady Attachment to the Rights of Human
Nature, and to the Principles of the British
Constitution in particular hath endeared him
to all the American Colonies.
It is impossible to describe the Military Ardor
which now prevails in this City. A considerable
Number of the Friends have join'd
in the Military Association.-- There is one
Company composed entirely of Gentlemen
belonging to that religious Denomination of
People.
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On Saturday Last
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General Charles Lee arrived from Virginia, noted for his attachment to human rights and British constitutional principles, endearing him to the American colonies. The city experiences intense military ardor, with a considerable number of Friends (Quakers) joining the military association, including one company entirely composed of gentlemen from that denomination.