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Address of Thanks for the King's Speech and Peace Prospects
The Historical Register notes compliments on his Majesty's wisdom and conduct during negotiations for peace, praising moderation and avoidance of war with Spain over Gibraltar. It records a parliamentary motion for an address of thanks and congratulates the Prince of Wales, while noting divisions over phrasing about securing commerce and merchant losses. Sir George Oxenden, Walter Chetawynd, Edward Thompson, Sir William Yonge, and others supported the motion. debates urged a maturer deliberation on the Speech.
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Europe
Gibraltar
Prince of Wales
George Oxenden
Walter Chetawynd
Edward Thompson
William Yonge