When was it published?

July 4, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News July 4, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Hague Declaration, Duke Lewis Brunswick, France Overtures, Suspension Of Arms, General Peace, Upcoming Campaign

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Letter from The Hague dated April 12 reports on a declaration delivered to Duke Lewis of Brunswick, noting no overtures from France and allies for suspension of arms or treaty before a congress, predicting a tedious general peace process possibly as French artifice to involve Spain if England rejects terms, with a vigorous campaign soon to influence peace conditions.

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A letter from the Hague, dated April 12, speaking of the declaration lately delivered there to Duke Lewis of Brunswick, concludes thus: "But as we do not hear that France and her allies have as yet made any overtures whereon to found a suspension of arms, and much less a treaty, as is usual in cases of this nature, before the meeting of a congress, in all likelihood the settling of a general peace will turn out a very tedious affair. Whether this declaration is made with a real intention of making peace, or is only an artifice of France to gain time and engage Spain in her quarrel, in case England should refuse to accept what she may call reasonable terms, time only can discover. In the mean while we hear, that the campaign will certainly open very soon; that it will be pushed with the utmost vigour on all sides; and that the conditions of the future peace will in a great measure depend on its success."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Hague Declaration Duke Lewis Brunswick France Overtures Suspension Of Arms General Peace Upcoming Campaign

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Lewis Of Brunswick

Where did it happen?

The Hague

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

The Hague

Event Date

April 12

Key Persons

Duke Lewis Of Brunswick

Event Details

Declaration lately delivered to Duke Lewis of Brunswick; no overtures from France and allies for suspension of arms or treaty before congress; likely tedious general peace process; possible French artifice to gain time and engage Spain if England refuses terms; campaign to open soon with utmost vigour, its success to influence future peace conditions.