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Foreign News
February 21, 1766
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Extract of letter from London, Dec 24, describes heated House of Commons debate on rebellious Americans; Mr. G---le pushed for military force (29 votes), opposed by 80; predicts favorable settlement. (176 chars)
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Extract of a Letter from London, December 24.
On Wednesday last there was a warm Debate in the H-e of C-ns, what should be done with the Rebellious Americans (for it is the general Opinion that your Opposition had led you into measures rather too licentious, tho God knows I am no friend to the Stamp Act) Mr G---le was excessively warm on the Occasion, and urged that a large Force be sent out to destroy you. To my Amazement 29 of the present members concurred with him; but there were 80 members who as warmly opposed those measures, and you may rest satisfied that every thing will be settled to your Satisfaction very soon.
On Wednesday last there was a warm Debate in the H-e of C-ns, what should be done with the Rebellious Americans (for it is the general Opinion that your Opposition had led you into measures rather too licentious, tho God knows I am no friend to the Stamp Act) Mr G---le was excessively warm on the Occasion, and urged that a large Force be sent out to destroy you. To my Amazement 29 of the present members concurred with him; but there were 80 members who as warmly opposed those measures, and you may rest satisfied that every thing will be settled to your Satisfaction very soon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Colonial Affairs
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
House Of Commons Debate
Rebellious Americans
Stamp Act
Mr G Le
Parliamentary Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr G Le
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
December 24
Key Persons
Mr G Le
Outcome
29 members concurred with sending a large force; 80 members opposed
Event Details
Warm debate in the H-e of C-ns on what to do with the Rebellious Americans; general opinion that Opposition led to licentious measures; Mr G---le urged sending large force to destroy them; assurance that everything will be settled to satisfaction soon