It’s All Happened Before..
Posted on November 27, 2011 by James RileyDecember, 1770: New Hampshire hears the final word on the soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre. They are largely acquitted of the crime. January 1771 Governor Wentworth publishes reward for turning in deserted sailors, (40 shillings a piece) January 11, 1771: in Marblehead, Massachusetts, 1000 men show up for a militia muster. January 11, […]Continue Reading »
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January 11, 1771
Posted on November 14, 2011 by James RileyPortsmouth: Governor Wentworth publishes a proclamation of Commadore James Gambier extending amnesty to any of his majesty’s sailors who return to post, having deserted. Gambier also threatens press gangs if his majesty’s sailors do not return to their duty and promises a 40 shilling reward for the return of any seaman. London: the electors of Westminster […]Continue Reading »
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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 […]Continue Reading »
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