The United States Sues for Peace
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The United States sues for peace and the Peace Commissioners agree citizens of each other nation will be “set at liberty” upon ratification of a peace treaty and both parties agree to cease “hostility” as a condition for peace.
Virginia Encourages Private Manumission
Virginia, followed by other Southern colonies, encourages private manumission.