Speech From the Throne Echoes Colonial War Strife
London House of Lords hears King’s remarks on North American troubles, Canada’s recovery, and Europe’s peace while pledging defendable readiness. Lords commend royal measures, oppose rebellion, and urge unity with Parliament as war persists. The address vows support for the Crown, defense at home, and conciliation with European powers.
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Trurepay
North America
Europe
Canada
New York
House of Commons
Commons
House of Peers
Earl of Carlisle
America
Congress
Great Britain
Lord Faulconberg
Lord Rockinghart
Empire
France
Spain
Duke of Manchester
Lord Cardiffe
Mount Stewart
Duke of Richmond
Pacific
Atlantic
Brest
Lord Sandwich
Duke of Grafton
Portugal
England
Ireland
Lord Weymuth
Gower
Lord Suffolk
Hove
Earl of
Radnor
St. James’s
New-York
Royal Commission
Tates
King replies to address on American rebellion and peace
The speech discusses the colonies and their resources, praising victories against rebels in North America while stressing restoration of colonial harmony. It notes the monarch’s aim to preserve public tranquillity, happiness of subjects, and the constitution, and the House adjourns after the reply is read.
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Duke of Richmond
Sandwich
Admiralty
Earl of Bristol
Bae Cote
North-America
Opposition in Commons on American War Debate
The House of Commons debated a humble address to his Majesty on the war in America. Lord John Cavendish and Governor Johnson harshly criticized Administration, condemning the war and arguing for peace, while praising Howe's maneuvers and questioning the feasibility of retaining Longland.
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Tunasday
House of Commons
Neville Rose
Hatton
Jobn Canverdiso
Aew
Johnson
Lord John
Longland
New-York
America
Howe
Nhot
France
Spain
Europe
Kwiteh
Cardinal Mazaring
Portugal
Barthnesa
New England
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London
House of Lords