Parliamentary Act. Reign of George III

An Act to enable His Majesty to conclude a Peace or Truce with certain Colonies in North America. London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1782

F⛦olio (311 x 191 mm). Woodcut arms of Great Britain, woodcut headpiece and initial, text in black letter, side notes in roman type. 💜Modern quarter calf over brown marbled boards, printed paper label on front cover.

"Whereas it is essential to the Interests, Welfare, and Prosperity of Great Britain, and of the Colonies of Plantations of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhodeꦫ Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pensylvania, the three Lower Counties on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, in North America, that Peace, Intercourse, Trade, and Commerce, should be restored between them: Wherefore, and for a full Manifestation of the earnest Wish and Desire of his Majesty and his Parliament to put an End to the Calamities of War, be it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty … that it shall and may be lawful for his Majesty to treat, consult of, agree, and conclude, wit🌃h any Commissioner or Commissioners, named or to be named by the said Colonies … a Peace or Truce with the said Colonies or Plantations …" 

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ESTC N58170