lands included, against the
attack of any other naval force which his Britannic Majesty may
now, or hereafter, during it's remaining in force, have in those
seas.
"ARTICLE IV.
"The fleet of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker shall be permitted to provide
itself at Copenhagen, and along the coasts of the different islands
and provinces of Denmark, Jutland included, with every thing which
it may require for the health and comfort of it's crews.
"ARTICLE V.
"Admiral Sir Hyde Parker shall send on shore all such subjects of
his Danish Majesty as are now on board the British fleet under his
command; the Danish government engaging to give an acknowledgment
for them, as also for all such wounded as were permitted to be
landed after the action of the 2d instant, in order that they may
be accounted for in favour of Great Britain, in the unfortunate
event of the renewal of hostilities.
"ARTICLE VI.
"The coasting trade carried on by Denmark along all such parts of
her coast as are included in the operation of this armistice, shall
be unmolested by any British ships or vessels whatever, and
instructions given accordingly by Admiral Sir Hyde Parker.
"ARTICLE VII.
"This armistice is to continue, uninterrupted by the contracting
parties, for the space of fourteen weeks from the signature hereof;
at the expiration of which time, it shall be in the power of either
of the said parties to declare a cessation of the same, and to
recommence hostilities, upon giving fourteen days previous notice.
"The conditions of this armistice are, upon all occasions, to be
explained in the most liberal and loyal manner, so as to remove all
ground for farther dispute, and facilitate the means of bringing
about the restoration of harmony and good understanding between the
two kingdoms.
"In faith whereof, we, the undersigned commissioners, in virtue of
our full powers, have signed the present armistice, and have
affixed to it the seal of our arms.
"Done on board his Britannic Majesty's ship the London, in Copenhagen
Roads, April 9, 1801.
"Nelson and Bronte.
"William Stewart.
"Ernest Frederic Walterstorff.
"Hans Lindholm.
"In pursuance of my abovementioned authority, I ratify this document
with my hand--
"Frederic.
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