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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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From Utrecht, April 24: Extracts of new treaty between Great Britain and Prussia detail Prussian-led military operations in Germany, British funding for Prussian army in Westphalia/Hanover areas, 670,000 l. annual subsidy for three years, and mutual commitment to joint peace efforts against common enemies.
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1. That the King of Prussia Shall direct the Military Operations in Germany in such Manner as he thinks may best answer the End of the Alliance.
2. That the Army which is to act in Westphalia, in the Territories of Hanover or Provinces adjacent, Shall be in the Pay of Great Britain, though under the immediate Command and Direction of his Prussian Majesty.
3. That the Subsidy which his Britannick Majesty and his Parliament are to pay to the King of Prussia while the War lasts, shall be 670,000 l. per Annum, for three Years certain.
4. That the two contracting Powers engage to enter upon no Negotiations of Peace, but by mutual Consent, and to act in all Things with the most perfect Confidence: the Enemies of the one Party being deemed the Foes of the other in all Respects.
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Utrecht
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April 24
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new treaty with four articles on military operations in germany, british payment for prussian army in westphalia and adjacent territories, annual subsidy of 670,000 l. for three years, and mutual commitment to joint peace negotiations and confidence against common enemies.
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Extracts of the new Treaty between Great Britain and Prussia contain four articles: 1. King of Prussia directs military operations in Germany to best serve the alliance. 2. Army acting in Westphalia, Hanover territories, or adjacent provinces paid by Great Britain but commanded by Prussian Majesty. 3. Subsidy of 670,000 l. per annum for three years during war. 4. No separate peace negotiations; act with perfect confidence, enemies of one are foes of the other.