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THBGreat Britain's Recognition of American Independence
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The Boston Gazette and the Country Journal. Boston: Benjamin Edes & Sons, March 24, 1783. No. 1491. 4pp, 10.25 x 15.25 in.
Rare American imprint reporting Great Britain's recognition of American independence and negotiations to end the American Revolution. Under the dateline "Philadelphia, March 13," indicates:
...The public dispatches received by this vessel, although they do not announce a peace to be concluded, yet the negotiations were still going on, every thing was settled between America and Great-Britain, many obstacles were removed towards constituting a peace between France and Great-Britain... But it was found difficult to adjust matters between Great-Britain, Spain and Holland - ...
All was not going smoothly, however. In a letter dated January 7, 1783: "Since our writing the letters which accompany this, the appearance of peace has blown over much, and it is the opinion of every person at Paris, with whom we communicate, that the prospect of it is at a greater distance than could well be expected."
There follows an outline of the treaty, as the correspondent provided it: "By the first article his Britannic Majesty Acknowledges the independence of the United States in its fullest extent; and for himself, heirs and successors, relinquishes all claims to the same. By the second, the boundaries of the United States are fixed in the most satisfactory manner."
The third regards fishing rights on the Grand Banks and other fisheries. The fourth addresses debts. The fifth regards property confiscated during the war from British subjects, and the sixth stipulates that there shall be no further confiscations or prosecutions against persons for their part in the war. The seventh says that this peace is forever. The eighth guarantees free navigation of the Mississippi River. The last says that if any hostile acts occur before the treaty is finalized and delivered, any property shall be restored.
The majority of the remaining news is shipping-related, since in one capacity or another, most Boston residents relied on the sea in the 18th century. Most of the ads, taking up most of the last two pages, also relate - goods received from Europe, including everything from fabric to ink and stationery. A number of local products, also are advertised - sugar and molasses, garden seeds.
Condition
Moderately toned overall, with scattered foxing.
Minor wear to each. One with long scratch across front.
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