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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from London dated Aug. 31 expresses hope for peace between Britain and America. American independence agreed in council, confirmed by Lord Shelburne. Ports of Calais and Dover open; messengers prepare for general Congress to end war, with European powers weary.
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I flattered myself for some months past, that by this day an happy and lasting peace would have been effected between this country and America, as I well know our present ministry have every wish, and show every disposition for that desirable purpose.
The Independence of America is absolutely agreed on in Council, I (as one of the Committee of Merchants trading in America) was told so by Lord Shelburne himself a few days ago.
The ports of Calais and Dover are open, and messengers passing daily, on the purport of a general Congress meeting for terminating the war, of which all the Powers in Europe seem to be heartily tired.
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London
Event Date
Aug. 31
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american independence agreed; ports of calais and dover opened; preparations for general congress to terminate war.
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Writer anticipates peace between Britain and America, with ministry desirous of it. Independence agreed in council, informed by Lord Shelburne. Messengers pass daily for congress, as European powers tire of war.