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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A defensive treaty has been concluded between Britain and Prussia, establishing lasting friendship and mutual defense obligations, including military aid or financial support if one is attacked, and joint efforts to secure the independence of the United Netherlands.
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The Defensive Treaty, lately concluded between their Britannick and Prussian Majesties, provides, That there shall be a lasting friendship and Alliance between them: That they shall always act in concert; and if one is threatened with an attack, the other shall interfere to prevent it; if the interference should not have effect, and if Prussia is attacked, then Great-Britain is to furnish Prussia with 16,000 infantry, and 4000 cavalry, in two months after demand--and so vice versa--if the requiring party should prefer money to land forces, it has its choice: And by the last article, both parties agree to act in concert at all times, for maintaining and securing the independence and government of the United Netherlands.
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mutual defense alliance with provisions for 16,000 infantry and 4,000 cavalry or equivalent financial aid; commitment to secure united netherlands independence.
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The Defensive Treaty provides for lasting friendship and alliance between Britain and Prussia; they shall act in concert, with mutual interference to prevent attacks, and military or financial support if attacked; final article ensures joint action for United Netherlands independence.