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January 25, 1760
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On October 20 in Kensington, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of London presented a congratulatory address to King George II on British military victories including Quebec, expressing regret for General Wolfe's death, and received a gracious response affirming confidence in national spirit and care for subjects' interests.
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The 12th Instant arrived at New York the Snow Hopewell, Capt. Everton, from London, but last from Portsmouth in 7 Weeks and 5 Days, by whom we have the following fresh Intelligence, viz.
LONDON
Kensington, October 20. This Day the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled, waited on his Majesty, and being introduced by the Right Hon. Mr. Secretary Pitt, [the Address] was spoke by Sir William Moreton, Knt. the Recorder.
To the KING's most excellent Majesty.
The humble Address of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled.
May it please Your Majesty,
To accept the most humble but warmest Congratulation of his Majesty's dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen. and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled, upon the rapid and uninterrupted Series of Victories and Successes, which, under the divine Blessing, have attended your Majesty's Arms by Sea and Land, within the Compass of this distinguished and ever-memorable Year.
The Reduction of Fort Du Quesne on the Ohio; of the Island of Goree in Africa; and of Guadaloupe, with its Dependencies in the West Indies; the Repulse and Defeat of the whole French Army by a Handful of Infantry in the Plains of Minden; the Taking of Niagara, Ticonderoga, and Crown-Point; the Naval Victory off Cape Lagos; the Advantages gained over the French Nation in the East Indies; and, above all, the Conquest of Quebec, (the Capital of the French Empire in North-America) in a Manner so glorious to your Majesty's Arms, against every Advantage of Situation and superior Numbers, are such Events, as will for ever render your Majesty's auspicious Reign the favourite Era in the History of Great Britain.
But whilst we reflect with Surprise and Gratitude upon this last and most important Conquest, permit us, gracious Sovereign, to express our great Regret for the immense (tho' almost only) Loss which has attended it, in the Death of that Gallant General, whose Abilities formed, whose Courage attempted, and whose Conduct happily effected the glorious Enterprise in which he fell, leaving to future Times an heroic Example of military Skill, Discipline and Fortitude.
Measures of such National Concern, so invariably pursued, and Acquisitions of so much Consequence to the Power and Trade of Great-Britain, are the noblest Proofs of your Majesty's paternal Affection, and Regard for the true Interest of your Kingdoms, and reflect Honour upon those, whom your Majesty has been pleased to admit into your Council, or to intrust with the Conduct of your Fleets and Armies.
These will ever command the Lives and Fortunes of a free and grateful People, in Defence of your Majesty's Sacred Person, and Royal Family, against the Attempts of all your Enemies. And we humbly trust, that Almighty God will bless your Majesty's salutary Intentions with a Continuance of Success, and thereby in Time lead us to a safe and honourable Peace.
Signed by Order of Court,
JAMES HODGES.
To which Address his Majesty was pleased to return this most gracious Answer.
Receive, with particular Satisfaction, this most dutiful and loyal Address, as an additional Mark of your Affection to my Person, and of your signal Zeal for the Honour of my Government, in this just and necessary War. Our Successes are, under the Blessing of God, the natural and happy Fruit of Union amongst my People, and of Ability and Valour in my Fleets and Armies. I have an entire Confidence in this truly national Spirit; and the City of London may depend on my tender Care for the Rights, Trades, Colonies, and Navigation of my Faithful Subjects."
They were all received very graciously, and had the Honour to kiss his Majesty's Hand.
LONDON
Kensington, October 20. This Day the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled, waited on his Majesty, and being introduced by the Right Hon. Mr. Secretary Pitt, [the Address] was spoke by Sir William Moreton, Knt. the Recorder.
To the KING's most excellent Majesty.
The humble Address of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled.
May it please Your Majesty,
To accept the most humble but warmest Congratulation of his Majesty's dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen. and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled, upon the rapid and uninterrupted Series of Victories and Successes, which, under the divine Blessing, have attended your Majesty's Arms by Sea and Land, within the Compass of this distinguished and ever-memorable Year.
The Reduction of Fort Du Quesne on the Ohio; of the Island of Goree in Africa; and of Guadaloupe, with its Dependencies in the West Indies; the Repulse and Defeat of the whole French Army by a Handful of Infantry in the Plains of Minden; the Taking of Niagara, Ticonderoga, and Crown-Point; the Naval Victory off Cape Lagos; the Advantages gained over the French Nation in the East Indies; and, above all, the Conquest of Quebec, (the Capital of the French Empire in North-America) in a Manner so glorious to your Majesty's Arms, against every Advantage of Situation and superior Numbers, are such Events, as will for ever render your Majesty's auspicious Reign the favourite Era in the History of Great Britain.
But whilst we reflect with Surprise and Gratitude upon this last and most important Conquest, permit us, gracious Sovereign, to express our great Regret for the immense (tho' almost only) Loss which has attended it, in the Death of that Gallant General, whose Abilities formed, whose Courage attempted, and whose Conduct happily effected the glorious Enterprise in which he fell, leaving to future Times an heroic Example of military Skill, Discipline and Fortitude.
Measures of such National Concern, so invariably pursued, and Acquisitions of so much Consequence to the Power and Trade of Great-Britain, are the noblest Proofs of your Majesty's paternal Affection, and Regard for the true Interest of your Kingdoms, and reflect Honour upon those, whom your Majesty has been pleased to admit into your Council, or to intrust with the Conduct of your Fleets and Armies.
These will ever command the Lives and Fortunes of a free and grateful People, in Defence of your Majesty's Sacred Person, and Royal Family, against the Attempts of all your Enemies. And we humbly trust, that Almighty God will bless your Majesty's salutary Intentions with a Continuance of Success, and thereby in Time lead us to a safe and honourable Peace.
Signed by Order of Court,
JAMES HODGES.
To which Address his Majesty was pleased to return this most gracious Answer.
Receive, with particular Satisfaction, this most dutiful and loyal Address, as an additional Mark of your Affection to my Person, and of your signal Zeal for the Honour of my Government, in this just and necessary War. Our Successes are, under the Blessing of God, the natural and happy Fruit of Union amongst my People, and of Ability and Valour in my Fleets and Armies. I have an entire Confidence in this truly national Spirit; and the City of London may depend on my tender Care for the Rights, Trades, Colonies, and Navigation of my Faithful Subjects."
They were all received very graciously, and had the Honour to kiss his Majesty's Hand.
What sub-type of article is it?
Court News
War Report
What keywords are associated?
London Address
King George
War Victories
Quebec Conquest
General Death
British Successes
What entities or persons were involved?
His Majesty
Lord Mayor
Aldermen
Commons Of The City Of London
Mr. Secretary Pitt
Sir William Moreton
James Hodges
Where did it happen?
Kensington
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Kensington
Event Date
October 20
Key Persons
His Majesty
Lord Mayor
Aldermen
Commons Of The City Of London
Mr. Secretary Pitt
Sir William Moreton
James Hodges
Outcome
death of that gallant general
Event Details
The Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London presented an address to his Majesty congratulating on victories including the Conquest of Quebec and expressing regret for the loss of the gallant general; his Majesty responded graciously affirming satisfaction and confidence in national spirit.