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February 19, 1762
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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London's Court of Common Council receives grateful response from William Pitt to their October 22 thanks resolution, praising British military valor and civic support in the ongoing war.
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LONDON, Oct. 31.
At a court of common council, the town clerk reported his having waited on the Right Hon. William Pitt, with their resolution of thanks; to which he was pleased to return the following answer:
Mr. Pitt requests of Sir James Hodges, that he will be so good as, to represent him, in the most respectful manner, to the lord mayor, aldermen, and commons of the city of London, in common council assembled, and express his high sense of the signal honour which they have been pleased to confer on him, by their condescending and favourable resolution of the 22d of October; an honour which he receives with true reverence and gratitude, not without confusion at his own small deservings, while he views, with exultation, the universal publick spirit dispersed through an united people; and the matchless intrepidity of the British sailors and soldiers, conducted by Officers justly famed through all the quarters of the world: To this concurrence of national virtue, graciously protected by the throne, all the national prosperities (under favour of heaven) have been owing; and it will ever be remembered to the glory of the city of London, that through the whole course of this arduous war, the great seat of commerce has generously set the illustrious example of steady zeal for the dignity of the crown, and of unshaken firmness and magnanimity.
At a court of common council, the town clerk reported his having waited on the Right Hon. William Pitt, with their resolution of thanks; to which he was pleased to return the following answer:
Mr. Pitt requests of Sir James Hodges, that he will be so good as, to represent him, in the most respectful manner, to the lord mayor, aldermen, and commons of the city of London, in common council assembled, and express his high sense of the signal honour which they have been pleased to confer on him, by their condescending and favourable resolution of the 22d of October; an honour which he receives with true reverence and gratitude, not without confusion at his own small deservings, while he views, with exultation, the universal publick spirit dispersed through an united people; and the matchless intrepidity of the British sailors and soldiers, conducted by Officers justly famed through all the quarters of the world: To this concurrence of national virtue, graciously protected by the throne, all the national prosperities (under favour of heaven) have been owing; and it will ever be remembered to the glory of the city of London, that through the whole course of this arduous war, the great seat of commerce has generously set the illustrious example of steady zeal for the dignity of the crown, and of unshaken firmness and magnanimity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
War Report
What keywords are associated?
William Pitt
City Of London
Thanks Resolution
British War
National Spirit
What entities or persons were involved?
William Pitt
Sir James Hodges
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Oct. 31
Key Persons
William Pitt
Sir James Hodges
Event Details
At a court of common council, the town clerk reported delivering a resolution of thanks to William Pitt, who responded expressing gratitude for the honor, praising the public spirit, intrepidity of British sailors and soldiers, national virtue, and the city's example of zeal during the war.