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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from Utrecht dated Dec. 21 reports no further discussion of Lord Harrington pressuring the States General at The Hague to openly declare in the ongoing war and plan operations; Mr. Trevor ordered to insist strongly, but the Republic likely awaits confederacy consolidation and rejection of conciliatory proposals by the adverse party.
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There is no more Talk of Lord Harrington's coming to the Hague, to press the States General to declare themselves openly in the present War, and agree upon a Plan of Operations for the ensuing Campaign. It is certain, however, that Mr. Trevor has receiv'd Orders to insist more strenuously than ever on this Article; but in all Appearance the Republick will not resolve upon such a Step, till the Confederacy actually in Agitation is well consolidated, and the Adverse Party have refus'd the Conciliatory Methods that may be propos'd to them.
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Utrecht
Event Date
Dec. 21
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republic likely to delay declaration until confederacy is consolidated and adverse party refuses conciliatory methods
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No further talk of Lord Harrington coming to The Hague to press the States General to declare openly in the present war and agree on a campaign plan. Mr. Trevor has received orders to insist more strenuously, but the Republic will not resolve until the confederacy in agitation is consolidated and the adverse party refuses proposed conciliatory methods.