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Loyalists are worried about the terms for peace...
Loyalists are worried about the terms for peace...
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September 28, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 28, 1782 Pages 2 & 3 include: "Mr. Oswald...it is said, is appointed an additional commissioner to treat with the Thirteen United States of America. The late proposals offered to Congress by Sir Guy Carleton...have thrown the whole body of Loyalists in American & in England into the utmost consternation...." and: "...received by Sir Guy Carleton at New York...empowering him to make peace with America, allowing them independence. As soon as this was known to the inhabitants of New York, some hundreds of them meet together to come to some resolutions of preserving themselves & the Loyalists, whom they resolved to join...The Loyalists & inhabitants of York Island declared that, if deserted by Great Britain, they would defend themselves against the American..." and then further on: "...It is more than probable that the Americans will be at war with each other before one year resolves. Washington's army is not by any means attached to Congress..." and even more.
Page 7 has a letter to Wm. Franklin, governor of New Jersey, concerning the Loyalists in America. The response is addressed: "To the Loyal Refugees from Connecticut" and signed in type: William Franklin (Loyalist son of Ben).
The bkpg. includes: "We are assured that the troops will not be withdrawn from New York...if the Americans refuse the terms now offered them...that the orders for the evacuation of Charlestown [Charleston] were sent from General Carleton...troops were to prepare to be ready for embarkation on or before the 14th...The Loyalists at New York and Long Island amounted to 11,000 men..." with more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, very nice condition
Category: Revolutionary War