From The Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (in three parts), 
compiled from the best authorities, by Eliphalet Merrill and the Late 
Phinehas Merrill, Esq.,
Printed by C. Norris & Co. , Exeter, NH, ©1817, pg  59

Part I - General View- History

1705- There was in the course of this year a partial cessation of hostilities, and Queen 
Anne informed governor Dudley that she was projecting an expedition against Canada.  
The governor and council thought it therefore a good season to negotiate the exchange 
and redemption of prisoners.  The summer was accordingly chiefly occupied in this 
business, and in repairing the fort on Great Island, and the line of pickets at Portsmouth.  
A nightly parole was established along the shore from Portsmouth to Hampton to prevent 
any surprise by sea , as the coast was at this period infested by French privateers.


Submitted by T.C. Parziale 5/30/00
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