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The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Extract of a letter from London dated December 10 describes parliamentary minority members insulting the King's ministers over General Burgoyne's situation in the American war, with Lord George Germain defending steadfastly. The King and ministry express confidence and plan major reinforcements in spring to intensify the war efforts.
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"The account of General Burgoyne's situation, occasioned the minority members, in each House of Parliament, to insult in most ungentlemanlike terms, his Majesty's Ministers, imputing to them only, the miscarriage of the Northern army, before they had seen the instructions to the unfortunate General. Lord George Germain behaved most elegantly, and with consummate fortitude, though many hours baited by Barre, Burke, Fox, &c. &c.
"His Majesty's seems to have an entire confidence in the present Ministry, and so far are they from relaxing, on account of General Burgoyne's ill success, that they seem determined to pursue the American war with still more vigour than ever; to effect which, it is said an amazing reinforcement, will be sent thither very early in the spring.
Pray God prosper our arms, and restore us peace on equitable terms, consistent with the dignity of Great-Britain.
I am, yours &c."
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London
Event Date
December 10
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ministry remains confident despite parliamentary criticism; plans for amazing reinforcements to america in early spring to pursue war with more vigour.
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Account of General Burgoyne's situation leads minority members in Parliament to insult the King's Ministers for the Northern army's miscarriage before seeing instructions. Lord George Germain defends elegantly against attacks from Barre, Burke, Fox, etc. The King has full confidence in the Ministry, which is determined to intensify the American war with reinforcements sent early in spring.