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How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?
How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?
Item # 673697
October 03, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1782 Page 2 has a letter from New York noting: "Every thing here seems to be at a stand. The army being in a state of inactivity & the inhabitants & loyalists of New York disappointed & dejected at the offers of Independence held out to the Americans..." and also: "...That Gen. Carleton as acquainted the Congress that the British forces will not evacuate America until they will give assurance that they are ready to agree to a peace on such terms as have been proposed to them...".
Page 7 has lengthy letter "from a Loyalist of great Consequence in the Colony of Massachusetts..." which takes close to have the page, giving an update on the Loyalists' situation at the time, and that: "...if General Sir Guy Carleton was to march out against their army in its present situation they must be entirely routed. A general spirit of discontent prevailed throughout their army, which they kept together, but with the utmost difficulty, upon a promise made by General Washington of their having relief within a limited time, which was nearly elapsed...".
American content on page 8 notes: "Since the arrival of the last packet our heads are full of peace, and the Independence of this country is said to be settled. We wait the arrival of another packet from England to confirm the matter."
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, 9 by 12 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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