When was it published?

January 11, 1783 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News January 11, 1783

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

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Peace Negotiations, British Commission, Richard Oswald, United States Congress, Paris Treaty

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

British commission dated September 21 authorizing Richard Oswald to negotiate peace with the United States at Paris was read in Congress. Negotiations appear to be progressing well after overcoming a major obstacle.

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We can from good authority, inform our readers, that a commission has passed the great seal of Great Britain authorising Mr. Richard Oswald of the city of London, to treat with the United States of America, or their Commissioners, in the general negotiation for a peace at Paris. A copy of this commission was yesterday morning read in Congress.

We are told that Mr. Oswald's commission is dated the 21st of September; that when the frigate Danae left France, the negotiations of peace seemed in a good train; one of the grand obstacles being got over, by the British giving their commissioner power to meet and treat with a commissioner or commissioners from the Thirteen United States of America.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Peace Negotiations British Commission Richard Oswald United States Congress Paris Treaty

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Richard Oswald

Domestic News Details

Event Date

21st Of September

Key Persons

Mr. Richard Oswald

Outcome

negotiations of peace seemed in a good train; one of the grand obstacles being got over by the british giving their commissioner power to meet and treat with commissioners from the thirteen united states of america.

Event Details

A commission has passed the great seal of Great Britain authorising Mr. Richard Oswald of the city of London to treat with the United States of America or their Commissioners in the general negotiation for a peace at Paris. A copy of this commission was yesterday morning read in Congress.