William Howe11 September 1776
Meets John Adams & Benjamin Franklin at a peace conference at Staten Island. Demands revocation of the Declaration of Independence
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Meets John Adams & Benjamin Franklin at a peace conference at Staten Island. Demands revocation of the Declaration of Independence
Congress rejects offers of a British Peace Commission & insists on independence
Washington allows 2 days for written peace proposals but insists on complete surrender
Parliament votes to abandon the American War of Independence
Parliament enacts legislation empowering the Crown to negotiate peace with the US
Parliament proclaims an end to all hostilities in north America
Proclaims an end to British hostilities in America
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