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The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
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Letters from London report Lord Malmesbury's departure to Paris on Oct 15 for peace talks amid war uncertainties and national pride; speculation war may end by winter. On Oct 17, anxiety prevails; Pitt to impose capital tax for 35 million needs.
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Extract of a letter from London dated Oct 15.
"On this day the minister, Lord Malmesbury, set off for Paris. Much is said about the appearance of peace: but nobody seems to know. There are certainly many important points for discussion, and must take up some time; and the state of things, one would think, would compel both parties to be moderate; but there is no accounting for national pride and prejudices. I think that the winter will certainly close the war; though many think differently."
From the same—October 17.
"I have no news to advise of further, than I had written on the 10th. Lord Malmesbury has gone for Paris, and will probably get over the Channel this day. Much conjecture and anxiety prevails—there does not seem to be any well made opinions. It is talked of, that Mr. Pitt, instead of borrowing this year is to lay a tax on all the capital of this nation equal to his wants, and 35 millions are supposed to be necessary."
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Paris
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Oct 15 And Oct 17
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speculation on peace negotiations and potential end of war by winter; proposed tax on national capital for 35 millions
Event Details
Lord Malmesbury departed for Paris on Oct 15 for peace discussions amid uncertainty and national pride. On Oct 17, further conjecture on negotiations; Mr. Pitt plans to tax capital instead of borrowing to meet 35 million needs.