The Connecticut Gazette; and the Universal Intelligencer, March 2, 1781 (New-London, printed by Timothy Green). Clinton-Arbuthnot Peace Declaration “for restoring peace to the Colonies and Plantations of North-America, and granting Pardon to each of his Majesty’s Subjects now in rebellion, as shall deserve the Royal Mercy etc.” “Great Britain having manifested the sincerity of her affectionate and conciliatory intentions, in removing forever your pretended grounds of discontent, by repealing, among other statutes, those relating to the duty on tea, and the alterations in the government of Massachusetts Bay, and by exempting forever not only the continental, but the insular colonies, from parliamentary taxations, it is with much pleasure we make known to you, that we have received a commission, under the great seal of Great Britain, which has for its objects the removal of distrusts by the remission of offences—the restoration of the benefits of an extensive commerce—the enabling the constitutional officers of government to reassume their functions, (that you may again enjoy your former local legislatures)—and the confirmation of your rights, liberties, and privileges.” Full page one printing of the Declaration, accompanied by editorial comment criticizing and rejecting the overture.
Comprehensive, full column list of “ships lost since the Commencement of the present War belonging to the King of Great Britain” including “Seraphis taken by Capt. John P. Jones”—“Drake taken by Capt. John P. Jones” and “Countess Scarb[orough] taken by Capt. John P. Jones.”
Gordon Riots of 1780 - Lord George Gordon charged with High Treason and early proceedings before the Court of King’s Bench.
“[H]is Majesty has ordered a thousand pounds to be paid out of his private purse to the mother and three sisters of the late Major Andre.”
The St. Luke, carrying soldiers clothing and goods for Congress, and under convoy of the Ariel, Paul Jones, was dismasted by a gale of wind. Peace Treaty - “The following basis of a treaty of peace is said to be received in the last two mails from Madrid and believed to be authentic; “we the belligerent powers of Great-Britain, France, Spain and the Thirteen United States of North-America assembled at Madrid, being by our Plenipotentiaries assembled at Madrid, have and do hereby agree to the following articles of pacification” including Great-Britain’s recognition of the full sovereignty of the “Thirteen United and confederated free and independent sovereign States.”
Battle of Cowpens - Extract of General Orders, congratulating the Army on the glorious Victory obtained by Brigadier General Morgen on the 17th of January, near the Cowpens, over a superior Body of British Troops commanded by Colonel Tarleton. [The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary War fought on January 17, 1781 near the town of Cowpens, South Carolina, between U.S. forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, as part of the campaign in the Carolinas (North and South). The battle was a turning point in the American reconquest of South Carolina from the British.]. French success in the South - generous, faithful and brave ALLIES, and reports about Gen. Steuben and General Nelson in cutting off Arnold’s retreat. Diplomatic mission by representative of King of Prussia to the Thirteen United States, which promises to prepare the way for a treaty of alliance and commerce between his Prussian Majesty and the United States. Cherokee Nation assembled to ravage the Virginia Frontiers, Col. Campbell attacked and totally defeated them.
