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The Peace Treaty of 1783, also known as The Paris Peace Treaty, ended the United States War for Independence. Representing England was Richard Oswald, chief negotiator under the Earl of Shelburne, the Secretary of State; signing for Britain was David Hartley. Representing the United States of America were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, all of whom signed the treaty.
This treaty gave formal recognition to the United States of America, established her boundaries, (at the time), secured certain fishing rights, addressed problems between creditors, provided fair treatment for those who decided to remain loyal to Great Britain, and opened up the Mississippi River to navigation by citizens of both signatory nations.
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