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Foreign News February 8, 1771

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

King's response to House of Commons address congratulates on Queen's delivery and birth of a princess, expresses satisfaction with support, and affirms commitment to peace consistent with crown honor and people's rights. Dated London, November 20 and 22.

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LONDON. November 20. and 22.

The following is his Majesty's answer to the address of the House of Commons on his most gracious Speech from the Throne;

"Gentlemen,

I thank you for this very dutiful and affectionate Address; and for the fresh mark you give of your attachment to me and my family, in your Congratulations on the happy delivery of the Queen and the birth of another Princess.

Your ready concurrence in my sentiments, and your cheerful assurances of support, afford me the highest satisfaction. You may be assured of the continuance of my endeavours to preserve to my kingdoms the blessing of peace; But I shall consider it as a blessing so long only, as it can be enjoyed consistently with the honour of my Crown, and without prejudice to the rights of my people."

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Political Court News

What keywords are associated?

London King Response House Of Commons Queen Delivery Princess Birth Peace Assurances

What entities or persons were involved?

His Majesty The Queen House Of Commons

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

November 20. And 22.

Key Persons

His Majesty The Queen House Of Commons

Outcome

happy delivery of the queen and the birth of another princess; assurances of support; continuance of endeavours to preserve peace consistent with honour of crown and rights of people

Event Details

His Majesty's answer to the address of the House of Commons on his Speech from the Throne, thanking them for the dutiful address and congratulations on the Queen's delivery and birth of a princess, expressing satisfaction with their concurrence and support, and assuring continuance of efforts for peace only if consistent with crown honor and people's rights.

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