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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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From London, May 15: Earl Howe's influence leads to the British fleet's return to obedience after mutiny. He mediates with the King for pardon in exchange for seamen's submission and anti-mutiny pledge. Conference held on Royal William; King's proclamation issued yesterday and sent to Portsmouth.
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The influence of Earl Howe whom the Seamen venerate with a degree of filial love, has had its effect, and we rejoice to announce the complete return of the fleet to obedience and discipline. The Noble Earl undertook to be their mediator with his Majesty for a pardon and oblivion of all that has happened, upon conditions just and necessary to the future order and strength of the service. This condition was a solemn submission to their officers, and an engagement made through the organ of their delegates, that they should in future co-operate with their Commanders in enforcing subordination and in checking the first appearances of mutiny. A conference was held on board the Royal William, at which all the Admirals and Captains assisted, and received from the Delegates the required engagement. In consequence of this a Messenger was dispatched to London, soliciting the King's pardon, and yesterday a Proclamation was issued under the King's Sign Manual, and was sent down by a Messenger to Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
Event Date
May 15
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complete return of the fleet to obedience and discipline; king's pardon issued via proclamation
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Earl Howe mediates between mutinous seamen and the King for pardon in exchange for submission to officers and pledge to enforce subordination and check mutiny. Conference on Royal William with Admirals, Captains, and Delegates secures engagement. Messenger sent to London; proclamation issued yesterday and dispatched to Portsmouth.