Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!

Sign up free
Page thumbnail for Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Foreign News April 22, 1785

Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Cessation of hostilities until June 19 agreed between the Emperor and Holland, paving way for peace. Emperor to abandon Scheldt claims; Dutch to cede Maestricht, three Meuse bailiwicks, and funds for expenses.

Clipping

OCR Quality

95% Excellent

Full Text

BOSTON, April 18.

In addition to the European occurrences, we find; That a cessation of hostilities, until the 19th of June, between the Emperor and Holland; is absolutely agreed on; this important event may be considered as a sure forerunner of peace, and as a renewal of the general state of tranquillity throughout Europe ; the conditions of settling the peace were said to be that the Emperor gives up his pretensions to the Scheldt, and that, in return for this concession, the Dutch give him Maestricht, together with three Bailiwicks on the Meuse, and a sum of money to reimburse his expenses.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Cessation Hostilities Emperor Holland Scheldt Pretensions Maestricht Cession European Peace

What entities or persons were involved?

Emperor Dutch

Where did it happen?

Holland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Holland

Event Date

Until The 19th Of June

Key Persons

Emperor Dutch

Outcome

emperor gives up pretensions to the scheldt; dutch give maestricht, three bailiwicks on the meuse, and a sum of money to reimburse expenses

Event Details

A cessation of hostilities until the 19th of June between the Emperor and Holland is absolutely agreed on; this event is considered a forerunner of peace and renewal of tranquillity in Europe; conditions include the Emperor relinquishing claims to the Scheldt in exchange for Maestricht, three Bailiwicks on the Meuse, and financial reimbursement.

Are you sure?