When was it published?

August 16, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 16, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Richard Lord Viscount Howe, The Hon William Howe, Esq

Q: What keywords are associated?

Peace Commissioners, Howes Appointment, North America Colonies, Pardons, Rebellion

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On May 5, King George III ordered letters patent appointing Richard Lord Viscount Howe and William Howe as commissioners to restore peace to British North American colonies and grant pardons to rebels deserving mercy.

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WHITEHALL, May 5. The king has been pleased to order letters patent to be passed under the great seal of Great Britain, constituting and appointing Richard lord viscount Howe of the kingdom of Ireland, and the hon William Howe, esq; major-general of his majesty's forces, and general of his majesty's forces in North America only, to be his majesty's commissioners for restoring peace to his majesty's colonies and plantations in North America, and for granting pardons to such of his majesty's subjects there, now in rebellion, as shall deserve the royal mercy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Peace Commissioners Howes Appointment North America Colonies Pardons Rebellion

What entities or persons were involved?

Richard Lord Viscount Howe The Hon William Howe, Esq

Where did it happen?

North America

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

North America

Event Date

May 5

Key Persons

Richard Lord Viscount Howe The Hon William Howe, Esq

Outcome

appointment of commissioners for peace restoration and pardons to deserving rebels.

Event Details

The king ordered letters patent under the great seal of Great Britain appointing Richard lord viscount Howe of the kingdom of Ireland and the hon William Howe, esq; major-general of his majesty's forces, and general of his majesty's forces in North America only, as his majesty's commissioners for restoring peace to his majesty's colonies and plantations in North America, and for granting pardons to such of his majesty's subjects there, now in rebellion, as shall deserve the royal mercy.