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Halifax Gazette in Halifax, Nova Scotia

04 Jul 1775

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Halifax Gazette

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date

Jul 04, 1775

Page

3

Prohibition on Export of Gunpowder and Arms Declared

The Governor announces an act empowering the Governor or Commander in Chief to prohibit the export of gunpowder, arms, ammunition, or saltpetre from the province by land or coastwise for one year. Violations incur forfeiture and fines, with proceeds split between the Crown and the province, except small quantities for licit royal use.

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Oder Sduereza Mapedy Franaisjlegge Chiet Nova Scota Djem- VY Tims Customs Halifax Majesy Francis Legge Rich Bulkeley God Save the King
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Proclamation Warns Against Rebel Support in July 1775

In colonial proclamation, authorities warn all concerned not to aid rebels or provide intelligence, conceal harbor, or protect offenders. Justices of the peace ordered to publish the notice three times in public worship places, with the proclamation dated July 50th 1775 and issued under royal authority.

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Umn Efans Mujeli Frances Chase Tie Kring
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Proclamations by Francis Legge Governor of Nova Scotia

A series of proclamations issued in Halifax in June 1775 declare test of fidelity to the Crown for incoming colonists, offer rewards for hay fire arson investigators, and promise rewards and pardons for recovery or conviction related to missing treasury books and papers.

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Francis Legge Esquire Chieti Nova Scotia Ely America Hercy Themelves Halifax Richard Bulkeley King Lesquire Nowva Scotia Sceph Fairbanks House of Assembly Richard BuLkécey God Save the King His Majesty’s Council Richard Burgevey
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