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The king and work towards a peace treaty...



Item # 681293

December 10, 1782

THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Dec. 10, 1782  

* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy


Page 2 has an address to the King of England in response to his recent speech. A few bits include: "...graciously pleased to direct your measures to promote a cordial reconciliation between Great Britain and America...our satisfaction that your Majesty...has laid the foundation of a peace with the that country & has actually agreed upon Articles to be concluded whenever terms are finally settled with the Court of France..." with more.
Page 4 has a report from Paris noting: "Count de Grasse...that the American are in some measures indebted to him for their independence by the protection he gave to York-Town while he was in the Chesapeake...".
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin, some foxing, red tax stamp on the front page, never bound nor trimmed.

Category: Revolutionary War