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Foreign News
January 19, 1788
The Kentucke Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
From Shelburne, November 22: Preparations in England suggest impending war, with Halifax opinion agreeing, though locals hope for peace. France's internal distress forces concessions and preparations, prompting Britain to arm against potential French aggression if peace efforts fail.
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SHELBURNE, November 22.
The present preparations in England certainly look like WAR:-- and we are informed it is the general opinion at Halifax that it will shortly take place--- but we cannot but flatter ourselves, with other hopes, and that the peaceful thriving industry of the inhabitants here, will not soon be interrupted by the din of arms. While France, from her own internal distress, is obliged to give up her dear Mynheers, and leave them even to sue for peace. and for her own security, to be prepared for the worst at all points, it is certainly natural for Great-Britain, to be also equally prepared, that no advantage may be taken by the French armaments, should peace desire toiled in the French cabinet:
The present preparations in England certainly look like WAR:-- and we are informed it is the general opinion at Halifax that it will shortly take place--- but we cannot but flatter ourselves, with other hopes, and that the peaceful thriving industry of the inhabitants here, will not soon be interrupted by the din of arms. While France, from her own internal distress, is obliged to give up her dear Mynheers, and leave them even to sue for peace. and for her own security, to be prepared for the worst at all points, it is certainly natural for Great-Britain, to be also equally prepared, that no advantage may be taken by the French armaments, should peace desire toiled in the French cabinet:
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
War Preparations
England France
Halifax Opinion
Peace Hopes
French Distress
Where did it happen?
England
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
England
Event Date
November 22
Event Details
Preparations in England indicate war; Halifax believes it imminent. Hopes for peace amid local industry. France's distress leads to concessions and preparations; Britain arms to counter French moves if peace fails in cabinet.