When was it published?

November 1, 1783 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Foreign News November 1, 1783

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Warner, C. J. Fox, Duke Of Manchester, David Hartley, Esq, Right Hon. The Lord Mayor

Q: What keywords are associated?

Definitive Treaties, Preliminary Articles, Paris Signing, Versailles Treaties, American Independence, Dutch Republic, France Spain Peace

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Captain Warner delivered the definitive treaties to Charles James Fox: preliminary articles with the Dutch Republic signed in Paris on September 2, 1783; treaties with France and Spain signed in Versailles on September 3, 1783; and treaty with the United States signed in Paris on September 3, 1783, to be brought by David Hartley.

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Saturday night about half past eleven o'clock, Capt. Warner arrived at Mr. Fox's office, with the Definitive Treaties: and at half past nine o'clock yesterday morning, the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor received the following letter.

Sunday September 7, 1783:

My Lord,

I have the honor to acquaint your Lordship, that Capt. Warner is just arrived with the Preliminary Articles between his Majesty and the States General, signed at Paris on the second instant: as also the Definitive Treaties with France and Spain, signed at Versailles on the third instant, by the Duke of Manchester, his Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary, and the respective Plenipotentiaries of the said Courts and States.

The Definitive Treaty with the United States of America, was also signed at Paris on the third instant, by David Hartley, Esq; his Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and the Plenipotentiaries of those States, and will be brought over by Mr. Hartley himself.

I send your Lordship immediate notice of these important events, in order that they may be made public in the City, without loss of time.

I am with great respect, my Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

C. J. FOX.

The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Definitive Treaties Preliminary Articles Paris Signing Versailles Treaties American Independence Dutch Republic France Spain Peace

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Warner C. J. Fox Duke Of Manchester David Hartley, Esq Right Hon. The Lord Mayor

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

Signed At Paris On The Second Instant; Signed At Versailles On The Third Instant; Signed At Paris On The Third Instant

Key Persons

Capt. Warner C. J. Fox Duke Of Manchester David Hartley, Esq Right Hon. The Lord Mayor

Outcome

definitive treaties signed, ending hostilities with france, spain, united states of america, and preliminary articles with states general

Event Details

Capt. Warner arrived with Preliminary Articles between his Majesty and the States General signed at Paris on the second instant, Definitive Treaties with France and Spain signed at Versailles on the third instant by the Duke of Manchester and respective Plenipotentiaries, and Definitive Treaty with the United States of America signed at Paris on the third instant by David Hartley and Plenipotentiaries of those States, to be brought by Mr. Hartley himself.