When was it published?

February 1, 1792 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News February 1, 1792

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Town Fire, Jarvis House, Holland House, Charlestown Aid, Roxbury Aid

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A fire broke out at the north part of the town around 11 a.m. on Monday last, threatening widespread destruction due to high winds and cold weather, but was contained to two houses owned by Mr. Jarvis and Dea. Holland through the efforts of local inhabitants and aid from Charlestown and Roxbury.

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About 11 o'clock in the forenoon, on Monday last, a fire broke out at the north part of this town, and, from the height it had got before it was discovered, and the extreme inclemency of the weather, threatened destruction to a considerable part of the town: But such was the uncommon activity of the Inhabitants, aided by the generous and friendly exertions of our brethren of Charlestown and Roxbury, that this dreadful element extended its devastation no farther than the House where it first caught, and one adjoining—the former owned by Mr. Jarvis, and the latter by Dea. Holland.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire

What keywords are associated?

Town Fire Jarvis House Holland House Charlestown Aid Roxbury Aid

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Jarvis Dea. Holland

Where did it happen?

This Town (Near Charlestown And Roxbury)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

This Town (Near Charlestown And Roxbury)

Event Date

Monday Last

Key Persons

Mr. Jarvis Dea. Holland

Outcome

fire contained to two houses; no further devastation.

Event Details

Fire broke out around 11 a.m. at the north part of the town, gaining height before discovery amid inclement weather, threatening much of the town, but limited to the originating house and one adjacent due to inhabitants' activity and aid from Charlestown and Roxbury.