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Foreign News
December 18, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An order from Halifax's Secretary's Office dated Oct. 11 directs militia officers to prepare their corps for potential service in defending the province if British troops are withdrawn due to war with Spain. Signed by Richard Bulkeley.
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The following Order is copied from a Halifax paper of the 2d. ult.
"Secretary's-Office, Halifax, Oct. 11.
"WHEREAS, on the event of a war with Spain, it may be found necessary to withdraw a considerable part, or the whole of His Majesty's Troops from this province; in which case the Militia will be called on for the defence and protection of it:
"His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor therefore, has thought fit, hereby to require and order the officers commanding the several corps of Militia to prepare the officers and men under them for service: and to take care, that they shall be provided with arms and ammunition, to be duly disciplined and trained as by law directed—making choice in each corps of a certain number of such active men, as may be most fit to march on any sudden occasion; or to act in conjunction with his Majesty's regular troops, if any shall remain in the Province.
"RICHARD BULKELEY."
"Secretary's-Office, Halifax, Oct. 11.
"WHEREAS, on the event of a war with Spain, it may be found necessary to withdraw a considerable part, or the whole of His Majesty's Troops from this province; in which case the Militia will be called on for the defence and protection of it:
"His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor therefore, has thought fit, hereby to require and order the officers commanding the several corps of Militia to prepare the officers and men under them for service: and to take care, that they shall be provided with arms and ammunition, to be duly disciplined and trained as by law directed—making choice in each corps of a certain number of such active men, as may be most fit to march on any sudden occasion; or to act in conjunction with his Majesty's regular troops, if any shall remain in the Province.
"RICHARD BULKELEY."
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Halifax Militia
War With Spain
Troop Withdrawal
Provincial Defense
Lieutenant Governor Order
What entities or persons were involved?
His Excellency The Lieutenant Governor
Richard Bulkeley
Where did it happen?
Halifax
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Halifax
Event Date
Oct. 11
Key Persons
His Excellency The Lieutenant Governor
Richard Bulkeley
Event Details
Order requires militia officers to prepare their men with arms and ammunition, discipline them, and select active personnel for potential defense of the province if troops are withdrawn due to war with Spain.