When was it published?

February 12, 1779 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 12, 1779

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Political, War Report, Colonial Affairs

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lord North, Lord George Germain, Governor Johnstone

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lord North, Lord George Germain, American War Enquiry, Philadelphia Expedition, Governor Johnstone

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Lord North and Lord George Germain vow to stand together amid an upcoming parliamentary enquiry into the American war's conduct, which will determine their fates. Governor Johnstone will argue the Philadelphia expedition lost America, with papers implicating Germain in its planning.

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The two friends, as Lord North and Germain are so justly called, are determined to live and die together. Lord George Germain declares that he will not skulk behind the throne for protection; and Lord North pledges himself to fall with his friend. The enquiry into the conduct of the American war will decide their fate. The papers are to be on the table against the first day of the meeting, after the vacation. Governor Johnstone is to prove that the expedition to Philadelphia lost America; the papers are to prove that Lord George planned it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political War Report Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Lord North Lord George Germain American War Enquiry Philadelphia Expedition Governor Johnstone

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord North Lord George Germain Governor Johnstone

Where did it happen?

America

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

America

Event Date

Against The First Day Of The Meeting, After The Vacation

Key Persons

Lord North Lord George Germain Governor Johnstone

Outcome

the enquiry into the conduct of the american war will decide their fate

Event Details

Lord North and Lord George Germain are determined to live and die together, with Germain refusing to seek protection behind the throne and North pledging to fall with him. The enquiry will feature papers on the table and Governor Johnstone proving that the expedition to Philadelphia lost America, with papers showing Lord George planned it.