Political reflections on war and debt from Britain and France
The letter laments Britain’s gains in North America and explores France’s supposed weaknesses. It calls for peace terms, repays debts, and proposes reparation to Hanover while warning against Popery and Jesuit influence. The writer suggests settlement schemes for soldiers and colonists in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ecla
Mediterranean
Britain
du Quesne
de la Clue
Europe
M. Bifleifle
Fauxbourg
J. Dijon
Alfo
Electorate of
Hanover
Richelieu
Germany
Lewis XIV
Gallia
North America
Hall
Peace Talks With France and Guarding Perfidy
A letter asserts that if France asks for peace, King George should consider negotiations but must guard against future French perfidy and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Investiture at Crosdoff Camp for Ferdinand of Brunswick
The London Gazette reports the ceremony at Crosdoff Camp where Ferdinand of Brunswick is invested with the Garter, Riband, and George. Plenipotentiaries Leake and the Marquis of Granby present credentials and conduct the rituals with Latin admonitions as a large tented procession unfolds before the French camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosdoff
G. Britain
Marquis of
Granby
Stephen Martin Leake
Ferdinand of
Serene
Garter
Riband
George
Jeffer
Marquis of Granby
Col. Ligonier
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The
Edinburgh Chronicle
Tial
C. Phil
Americ
P.S
Lloyd’s Chronicle
London Gazette