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Heah, New England is our franchise..
Posted on June 26, 2011 by James RileyJust one of the many indications of British troops deserting to New Hampshire. You think they hung out in Portsmouth, next to the rest of the regiment? Hmmm… New Hampshire Gazette, May 5, 1769. (Click Graphic for a larger version of the image.) The dirty little secret about a few history lovers is that they treat their […]
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Courage Meets the Nation..
Posted on June 24, 2011 by James RileyI felt a tad silly yesterday, and the day before, waiting for a phone interview from The Hollywood Reporter, but I’m glad I hung around and waited for their call. The story, which just started running yesterday at about 5:00 PM almost instantly mushroomed
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Placemen and Pensioners
Posted on June 8, 2011 by James RileyA London Chronicle Mock Editorial re-printed in the New Hampshire Gazette, January 26, 1770. (Click to read larger version) The October 12, 1769 edition of the London Chronicle printed a “most humble petition to his M—– [Majesty],” mocking the concerns of “placemen and pensioners.” While most of us know what a “pensioner” might be, you […]
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Hearts and Minds and Souls
Posted on June 2, 2011 by James RileyThe Interior Space in a Period Piece If you’ve spent any time around historical reenactors, you know there can be hilarious attention to the material world of the past. Among snarky living historians, you are likely to hear things like: “Nice leggings, but not
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New Hampshire News — June 15, 1770
Posted on May 31, 2011 by James RileyEnglish Race Horse Available for Breeding “Scrip,” a beautiful brown bay horse, imported from England and the winner of many matches, has been sent to improve the horse stock of New England, and is now available for a stud fee of six shillings. No mare under fourteen hands will be admitted. He is capable of […]
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Bide with me here, for a Time
Posted on May 27, 2011 by James RileyIf you spend any time reading 18th century literature, you’ll stumble upon some odd units of measure: “Sennight” A space of seven days and nights, a week. New Hampshire Gazette, April 27,1770: “..Advices from the Robbinhood (sic) Society. The last time I was at the club was on Tuesday sennight.” “Ultimo” of or occurring in […]
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Bringing Braxton Cage to Life: Gary Moore
Posted on May 25, 2011 by Gary MooreWhen I was asked to join the cast of Courage, New Hampshire, I was simply thrilled for several reasons. My first reason was a chance to work with one of my idols in the acting world, the talented Basil Hoffman. My second reason was the chance to be a part of a decent family friendly […]
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An ‘Encouraging’ Dose of Tar and Feather
Posted on May 24, 2011 by James Riley‘Community’ may be many things to many people, but for most of the industrial era, at least, it hasn’t had much to do with seeking justice. The days of the sheriff calling out the posse and deputizing every honest man in the neighborhood have morphed into ‘community watch’ programs, where people just peer out their windows and call […]
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“So Spirited A People as the Americans” New Hampshire June 1770
Posted on May 23, 2011 by James RileyTaking note of what the good citizens of New Hampshire were reading in the summer of 1770. The Boston Massacre On June 29, 1770, the New Hampshire Gazette reported that London papers had just arrived in Boston. The news of the Boston Massacre arrived in England on the 22nd of April, (48 days after the event). In response […]
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