The Treaty of Paris (1783)

Signed on September 3, 1783, by representatives of King George III and the United States, and it was ratified by the U.S. Congress on January 14, 1784. The Treaty of Paris of 1783 officially ended the War of American Independence, with Great Britain recognizing the independence of the United States and establishing its boundaries, including fishing rights off Newfoundland and the Mississippi River's navigation rights.

It having pleased the Divine Providence to dispose the Hearts of the most Serene and most Potent Prince George the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lunebourg, Arch- Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire etc.. and of the United States of America, to forget all past Misunderstandings…

...by the Commissioners empowered on each Part, which Articles were agreed to be inserted in and constitute the Treaty of Peace proposed to be concluded between the Crown of Great Britain and the said United States, but which Treaty was not to be concluded until Terms of Peace should be agreed upon between Great Britain & France…

https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-paris

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