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Foreign News November 6, 1761

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

A letter from London dated October 22 reports on British politics: the ministry prioritizes a firm peace over haste, with North America secured, promising future prosperity. The young king is beloved, and preparations are underway for his marriage and coronation.

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October 22.

In a Letter from London, a Gentleman writes to his Friend here as follows.

"As to Politicks: our Ministry seem more determined on having a firm, lasting and honorable Peace, than on suddenly and prematurely concluding one, before every Article of it is properly adjusted. We are in such a Situation as to fear nothing from Delay, but our Enemies every Thing; thus Matters stand. North America is most certainly ours; from which you will derive great Security, and we an Acquisition of Dominion, which, in Time, will probably increase our Commerce to such a Degree as to make us the greatest Nation that ever existed. But without looking too far into Futurity, we are at present in a very happy prosperous and respectable Condition. Our young King is every Thing we could wish him to be; and has already given such Earneitness of what Good we may expect under his Reign, that we have the best grounded Hopes, that it will be indeed truly glorious: Just now every Thing is preparing for the Celebration of his Marriage, and his Coronation; a splendid Show, which will be new almost to all the present Generation. Never was a young Prince so much, and, I think, so deservedly beloved; for he seems to have Spirit, Sense, and Humanity, and equal to his high Station."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

British Peace Negotiations North America Acquisition King Marriage Coronation British Ministry Politics

What entities or persons were involved?

Young King

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

October 22

Key Persons

Young King

Outcome

firm peace negotiations ongoing; north america secured for britain; preparations for king's marriage and coronation.

Event Details

British ministry determined on a lasting peace with adjusted articles, fearing no delay while enemies do. North America confirmed as British, enhancing security and future commerce. Nation prosperous; young king beloved for spirit, sense, and humanity; marriage and coronation celebrations preparing.

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