When was it published?

September 7, 1782 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Foreign News September 7, 1782

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, War Report, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

American Peace Bill, House Of Commons, Royal Assent, North America, Peace Negotiations

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The American peace bill passed the House of Commons on June 4, altered per Mr. Laurens' suggestions to enable negotiations. On June 17, the Lords gave royal assent to an act allowing the King to conclude peace or truce with North American colonies.

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June 4. The American peace bill has at last passed the House of Commons: it was altered agreeable to the suggestions of Mr. Laurens, who thought it a sufficient ground for America to open a fresh negotiation with this country, and was in hopes it would be the means of restoring peace and harmony to both countries.

Westminster, June 17. This day the Lords, authorized by virtue of his Majesty's commission, gave the royal assent to an act to enable his Majesty to conclude a peace or truce with certain colonies in North America therein mentioned.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report Political

What keywords are associated?

American Peace Bill House Of Commons Royal Assent North America Peace Negotiations

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Laurens His Majesty

Where did it happen?

North America

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

North America

Event Date

June 4 And June 17

Key Persons

Mr. Laurens His Majesty

Outcome

bill passed house of commons and received royal assent, enabling peace or truce with north american colonies.

Event Details

The American peace bill passed the House of Commons on June 4 after alterations based on Mr. Laurens' suggestions, seen as grounds for renewed negotiations to restore peace. On June 17 in Westminster, the Lords gave royal assent to the act authorizing the King to conclude peace or truce with specified North American colonies.