Treaty of Friendship and Alliance
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| The Declaration of Edward, King of the Mosquito Indians in the Presence of God under the British Standard set up at Senock Dawkra, 16 March 1740. | |
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| Type | Bilateral |
| Drafted | 16th March, 1740 |
| Signed | 16th March, 1740 |
| Location | Senock Dakura, Mosquitia |
| Ratified | 16th March, 1740 |
| Effective | 16th March, 1740 |
| Expiry | 1861 |
| Signatories |
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| Parties |  Mosquitia Great Britain |
| Language | English |
The Declaration of Edward, also known as the Treaty of Friendship and Alliance, was signed on 16 March 1740, between King Edward I of Mosquitia and the British. Based on the terms of the treaty, King Edward relinquished his kingdom to King George II in return for British military protection. Moreover, the accord dictated that King Edward adopt all English laws throughout his territories.
Mosquitia's first king, Oldman, had previously traveled to England, subsequently tying Mosquitia and England in close relations. In 1710, a Treaty of Friendship was signed establishing a British protectorate over Mosquitia.[1][2]
The impetus for the 1740 treaty was Great Britain's wish for Moskitian support in the War of Jenkins' Ear.[2]
Moskitians also fought in the American Revolutionary War, harassing the Spaniards. In 1783, after this war, the British relinquished their control over the area, though they maintained an unofficial protectorate.[2]
Nicaragua gained sovereignty over Mosquitia in 1860 following the Treaty of Managua.