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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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From Bilbao, March 28: Letters from London report Duke of Richmond's rejected proposal, joined by Duke of Cumberland, to urge King for American reconciliation. King, with Lords Sandwich, Germain, Howe, and Admiral Montague, opts for action against America; Admiral Montague heads to Portsmouth with fleet, Admiral Howe to follow.
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Letters from London mention, that the Duke of Richmond had proposed to make an humble address to his Majesty to hasten a reconciliation; to which the Duke of Cumberland joined, and censured much the ministerial measures; but it was rejected, and the plan was determined by his Majesty, with Lords Sandwich, Germain, Howe, and Admiral Montague, to act against America; and the Admiral set out immediately for Portsmouth, in order to sail with his fleet. Admiral Howe was to follow as soon as the vessel was ready to receive him.
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London
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March 28
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proposal rejected; plan to act against america determined; admiral montague sets out for portsmouth with fleet; admiral howe to follow.
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Duke of Richmond proposed address to King for reconciliation with America, supported by Duke of Cumberland who criticized ministers; rejected. King with Lords Sandwich, Germain, Howe, and Admiral Montague decide to act against America; Admiral Montague departs for Portsmouth to sail with fleet, Admiral Howe to follow when ready.