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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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London reports indicate the French Court proposed peace to England, offering Minorca, Neutral Islands, and North American boundary settlements for Cape Breton's return, but the offer was scornfully rejected. France faces financial distress for the war, while England's ministry receives ample funding support.
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By Advices, of good Authority, from London, we are assured, that the French Court has made Overtures of Peace to that of England; that they proposed, on Cape Breton's being restored to them, they would give up Minorca, all the Neutral Islands, and settle the Limits of North America to the Satisfaction of the English: But we have the Pleasure of assuring our Readers, that their Proposal was rejected with Scorn. And it is also said, that the French are in the utmost Distress, with Respect to the Raising Supplies sufficient for carrying on the War this Campaign; and that, on the contrary, our Ministry have been offered thrice the Sum they want. So well are the People of England satisfied, that what they give is solely applied in supporting the Dignity of the British Crown: for the Good of their Country; and in distressing the common Enemy.
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England
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proposal rejected with scorn; french in financial distress; english ministry offered ample funds.
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The French Court made peace overtures to England, proposing to cede Minorca, all Neutral Islands, and settle North American limits in exchange for Cape Breton's restoration. The proposal was rejected. France struggles to raise war supplies, while England's people support the ministry generously to sustain the crown and distress the enemy.