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The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Letter from Greenock dated Feb. 26 reports Lord North's motion to appoint commissioners empowering suspension of British acts against America since 1763 and negotiations with American bodies. Viewed as political ploy; 20,000 troops to reinforce army in America, with coercive measures threatened if lenity rejected.
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"By the Papers you will see Lord North's motion for appointing Commissioners, with Powers to suspend all the Acts of Parliament, relating to America, passed since the year 1763, and to treat with any Bodies or Assemblies of Men at their discretion. This unexpected Manoeuvre is considered as merely political. Be that as it may, the army, in America, will soon be reinforced with upwards of 20,000 Men, and unless the Americans opportunely avail themselves of the lenity of Government, you may expect that the most Coercive and decisive Measures will take Place, on your side of the Atlantic."
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America
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February 26
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army in america to be reinforced with upwards of 20,000 men; potential coercive and decisive measures if americans reject government's lenity.
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Lord North's motion for appointing Commissioners with powers to suspend Acts of Parliament relating to America since 1763 and treat with any bodies or assemblies at discretion. Considered merely political maneuver. Army reinforcements incoming unless Americans avail of government's lenity.