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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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On February 2 in London, the House of Commons presented an address to the King thanking him for his speech, congratulating on a convention with Spain for reparations and trade regulation, and assuring support. Peers took oaths, and both houses congratulated on the birth of Prince George.
Merged-components note: Merged as this is the continuation of the Address of the House of Commons to the King, including the King's Answer, across the page break.
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Most Gracious Sovereign,
W E your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Commons of Great-Britain, in Parliament assembled, do beg Leave to return your Majesty our unfeigned Thanks for your Majesty's most gracious Speech from the Throne.
We acknowledge your Majesty's great Goodness in the constant Regard your Majesty has been pleased to express to the Petitions and Complaints of your Subjects,
And the Advice of your Parliament, and in pursuing such Measures for the Honour and Dignity of your Crown and the true Interest of your People, as your Majesty in your great Wisdom judged to be most proper and advantageous.
We congratulate your Majesty On the Success of your Royal Endeavours, in concluding a Convention with the King of Spain, whereby Reparation is stipulated to be made and paid to your Majesty's injured Subjects, and Plenipotentiaries are appointed for regulating all those Grievances and Abuses, which have hitherto interrupted our Commerce and Navigation, and for removing all future Causes and Pretences of Complaint.
We beg Leave to assure your Majesty, that your faithful Commons will effectually support your Majesty, in accomplishing and bringing to Perfection this great and necessary Work, in such a Manner, as may answer the just Demands and Expectations of your Majesty and your People.
And your Majesty may be assured, that your faithful Commons will grant to your Majesty, such Supplies, as Shall be necessary for the Honour and Security of your Majesty and your Kingdoms ; and that we will endeavour to avoid all Heats and Animosities in carrying on the Publick Business at this critical and important Conjuncture.
His Majesty's Answer
Gentlemen,
I return you my Thanks for this dutiful and loyal Address, and you may be assured that I will use my best Endeavours to bring this important Affair to a speedy and happy Conclusion.
The following Peers took the Oaths and their Seats in the House ; Earl of Rochford, Lord Viscount Townshend, Lord Raymond, Dr. Butts, Bishop of Ely, Dr. Gooch, Bishop of Norwich, and Dr. Butler, Bishop of Bristol :
The Lords Delawar and Lovel waited on their Royal Highnesses with the Congratulations of the House of Peers on the Birth of Prince George.
The Commons, by a Deputation, congratulated their Royal Highnesses on the Birth of their Sons
Their Royal Highnesses Answer:
Gentlemen,
And the Princes have a grateful Sense of the Joy you shew upon this Increase of the King's Family.
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London
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Febr. 2
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convention with spain stipulates reparations to injured subjects and appoints plenipotentiaries to regulate grievances affecting commerce and navigation; commons assure support and supplies; king's assurance of speedy conclusion; congratulations on birth of prince george.
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House of Commons presents address to King at session opening, thanking for speech, acknowledging regard for subjects and parliament, congratulating on Spanish convention for reparations and trade regulation, assuring support and supplies while avoiding animosities. King thanks and assures efforts for conclusion. Peers take oaths and seats. Lords and Commons congratulate Royal Highnesses on birth of Prince George and sons.