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Virginia is paying off its debts... British war prisoners have arrived...
Virginia is paying off its debts... British war prisoners have arrived...
Item # 674365
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July 12, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1783 A few bits regarding American include: "The Virginians seem to have taken the lead of their brethren in establishing immediate taxes and imposts for the speedy payment of the debt due from that state separately, as well as their quota to the continental debt..." with details.
A report from Paris notes: "Our Treaty of Commerce with America is not yet concluded. The Americans have proposed to the Cabinet of Versailles eight articles, of which three are rejected..." with details.
Also: "Yesterday...arrival off Portsmouth of a ship with a number of his Majesty's troops, who were made prisoners in Virginia with Earl Cornwallis...". Other American items as well.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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