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Title:
PRO 30/55/041/088 - Autograph Letter from Anthy Hague to General Wayne
Date:
1782
Language:
English
Date from:
1782-05-29
Date to:
1782-05-29
Section:
2 : PRO 30/55 - British Army Headquarters Papers
TNA Shelfmark:
PRO 30/55/041/088
Full Description:
Governor Sir James Wright to [the American] General Wayne. Savannah. Has received letters from the Secretary of State enclosing copies of the proceedings in the House of Commons relative to the war; also the King's answer to their address. Transmits copies, and wishing to best promote reconciliation between Great Britain and America proposes a cessation of arms and hostilities at a time to be agreed upon. Reply of General Wayne dated June 30; acknowledges letter and enclosure, and that a speedy and happy peace is an essential objective. He will exert his power towards this end, but does not have full authority to cease arms and hostilities. Will transmit copies of all proceedings in the House of Commons and [Wright's] letter to the Honorouble Major General Green[e].
TNA Link:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16350595
Format:
Handwritten
DOI:
10.1163/37612_WNA_PRO_PRO_30_55_41_88