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Foreign News February 14, 1784

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Travelers returning from Europe report that in France, people are satisfied with the peace, crediting their king's magnanimity for granting American liberty, the war's aim. Spaniards avoid war discussions. Dutch show strong anti-English sentiment from recent hostilities.

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Travellers lately returned from the continent, agree that in France the people are well satisfied with the peace, though they ascribe it to the magnanimity of their Prince. in being content with procuring liberty to America, for which the Grand Monarch began the war. In Spain they stroke their whiskers, and stalk quietly away whenever the war is mentioned: but in Holland they sputter and frown, and are ready to devour every Englishman they meet. In that country it is evident a prevalence for the French still prevails, which is not likely to be changed during the remembrance of the late hostilities.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

French Peace Satisfaction Spanish War Avoidance Dutch Anti English Sentiment American Liberty Late Hostilities

Where did it happen?

France, Spain, And Holland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France, Spain, And Holland

Outcome

peace satisfaction in france; avoidance in spain; persistent anti-english sentiment in holland

Event Details

Travelers report French satisfaction with peace due to king's granting American liberty; Spaniards evade war talk; Dutch exhibit strong anti-English feelings from recent hostilities, with ongoing French preference.

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