When was it published?

February 3, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News February 3, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Peace Propositions, France England, Corsica Troops, Germany Valuables, Minorca Restoration

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Rumored peace propositions between England and France include reparations for pre-war captures, non-interference with French troops in Corsica for a period, unaccounting for valuables acquired in Germany, and restoration of Minorca with limitations.

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The propositions of peace spoken of about town with great confidence, are, that reparation shall be made to the French Nation for all captures taken by the English before the formal declaration of war, together with all expences and charges accruing thereupon: That the English shall not, for a certain number of years, hereafter to be mentioned, give any let or hindrance to such troops of the French nation as may be on the island of Corsica: That all the moveable valuables acquired in Germany shall be unaccounted for: These articles being agreed upon, Minorca is to be restored, but under certain limitations.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Peace Propositions France England Corsica Troops Germany Valuables Minorca Restoration

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Outcome

proposed terms: reparations for captures and expenses; no hindrance to french troops in corsica for specified years; valuables from germany unaccounted for; minorca restored with limitations.

Event Details

Propositions of peace discussed confidently in town: reparation to France for English captures before war declaration plus expenses; English to not hinder French troops in Corsica for certain years; moveable valuables acquired in Germany to be unaccounted for; upon agreement, Minorca restored under limitations.