When was it published?

October 7, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News October 7, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

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Peace Terms, American Delegates, British Government, General Gage, Troop Withdrawal, Taxation Renunciation, American Revolution

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

American delegates propose peace terms to British government: immediate cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of troops under General Gage, repeal of four American acts, and parliamentary renunciation of taxation rights on colonies. In exchange, America recognizes British supremacy and pledges annual payment of 200,000 l., assessed by its own method.

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The terms which are offered to Government by the Delegates, are said to be as follow: All hostilities on both sides to cease immediately; the British troops under General Gage to be immediately withdrawn, and the four inimical American acts to be repealed as early as possible in the next session, with a parliamentary renunciation of all right of taxing the colonies. For this concession on the side of Government, America recognizes the supremacy of the mother country, and pledges herself to pay an annual income of 200,000 l. subject to her own mode of assessing.

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Politics Military

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Peace Terms American Delegates British Government General Gage Troop Withdrawal Taxation Renunciation American Revolution

What entities or persons were involved?

Delegates General Gage

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Delegates General Gage

Outcome

proposed terms include cessation of hostilities, troop withdrawal, repeal of acts, renunciation of taxation rights, recognition of british supremacy, and annual payment of 200,000 l.

Event Details

Terms offered by American Delegates to Government: All hostilities to cease immediately; British troops under General Gage to be withdrawn; four inimical American acts to be repealed in next session; parliamentary renunciation of taxing colonies. In return, America recognizes mother country's supremacy and pledges annual income of 200,000 l. assessed by own method.