When was it published?

May 6, 1763 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News May 6, 1763

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

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Definitive Treaty, Duke Of Bedford, French King, Treaty Signing, French Court Refusal

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Just before signing the Definitive Treaty, the Duke of Bedford dismissed a messenger announcing his return home due to French refusal of terms, but the French King recalled the messenger, convened a council, and signed the treaty despite protests, aligning with British terms.

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It is said, that just before the Definitive Treaty was signed, the Duke of Bedford had actually discharged a Messenger, with an account of his intending shortly to return home, because the French Court had refused to comply with the present Terms of the Treaty ; but that the Messenger was, at the request of the French King, sent for back ; who had thereupon a Council called, and notwithstanding the protest of his Council, he immediately signed the Definitive Treaty, agreeable to the Terms of our Court.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Definitive Treaty Duke Of Bedford French King Treaty Signing French Court Refusal

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Bedford French King

Where did it happen?

French Court

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

French Court

Event Date

Just Before The Definitive Treaty Was Signed

Key Persons

Duke Of Bedford French King

Outcome

definitive treaty signed agreeable to the terms of our court, notwithstanding the protest of his council

Event Details

The Duke of Bedford discharged a Messenger with an account of his intending to return home because the French Court refused to comply with the present Terms of the Treaty; but the Messenger was sent for back at the request of the French King, who called a Council and immediately signed the Definitive Treaty.