When was it published?

July 29, 1774 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News July 29, 1774

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Political, Court News, Diplomatic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Noble Peer, L D N Th, B E, N. Americans

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lord North, Political Warning, Enemies, North Americans, British Government, Diplomatic Intentions

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On April 30, a noble peer warned Lord North to beware enemies including B--e and North Americans. Lord North responded coolly, affirming his resolve to steer the country through difficulties and his fair intentions toward Americans.

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April 30. A noble Peer went to L--d N--th last Week, and after much Conversation bid him take care how he walked, & to be very cautious, as he was surrounded with Enemies, who hated and envied him, naming B--e, B--e. &c. and all the N. Americans.---Lord N--th coolly answered, "My Lord, I took the Helm in a hard Gale of Wind, determined to Steer this Country thro' every Difficulty as far as possibly I could, at the Hazard of my Life and the Destruction of the sweet Society of Family and Friends. As to your B--s and B.-s it is well known they and their Masters both have often made Offers of serving under me; but they cannot be trusted : I hold them in Contempt : And as to the Americans, I mean Nothing but what is fair."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Court News Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Lord North Political Warning Enemies North Americans British Government Diplomatic Intentions

What entities or persons were involved?

Noble Peer L D N Th B E N. Americans

Foreign News Details

Event Date

April 30

Key Persons

Noble Peer L D N Th B E B E N. Americans

Event Details

A noble Peer visited L--d N--th last week and warned him to be cautious of surrounding enemies who hated and envied him, naming B--e, B--e, and all N. Americans. L--d N--th responded coolly, stating he took the helm in difficult times determined to steer the country through challenges at personal cost, holding the mentioned individuals in contempt as untrustworthy despite their offers to serve, and affirming fair intentions toward the Americans.