When was it published?

September 20, 1783 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Foreign News September 20, 1783

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Treaty Delay, Gibraltar Concession, Spain Demand, British Ministry, Lord Shelburne, Whigs Tories

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On June 17, delays in signing the definitive peace treaty are attributed to Spain's insistence on regaining Gibraltar, with the British Ministry reportedly planning to concede it despite opposition, following Lord Shelburne's idea, uniting Whigs and Tories.

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June 17. All the boasted abilities of the coalition cannot get the definitive treaty signed. Various causes have been assigned for the delay; but the plain truth is, the Spaniards insist that Gibraltar (though they make some compensation) shall be given up previous to the last hand being put to the peace. The Ministry are endeavouring to render such a measure palatable by procrastination; but, it is said, they ultimately intend in making this inglorious concession. Lord Shelburne pursued the idea of parting with that important fortress; this daring sacrifice is to be made by the sacrilegious hands of whigs and tories united.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Treaty Delay Gibraltar Concession Spain Demand British Ministry Lord Shelburne Whigs Tories

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Shelburne

Where did it happen?

Gibraltar

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Gibraltar

Event Date

June 17

Key Persons

Lord Shelburne

Outcome

delay in treaty signing; intended concession of gibraltar to spain with compensation

Event Details

The coalition struggles to finalize the peace treaty due to Spain's demand for Gibraltar's return before completion. The British Ministry delays to make the concession acceptable but plans to yield, uniting Whigs and Tories, as initiated by Lord Shelburne.