When was it published?

October 15, 1767 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 15, 1767

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Egmont, Lord Northington, Right Hon. Mr. Conway, Lord Townshend, Earl Of Bristol, Lord Chatham

Q: What keywords are associated?

Administration Changes, Political Appointments, British Government, Pensions, Retirements

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports of impending British administration changes: Lord Egmont to replace retiring Lord Northington as Council President; Conway to succeed Townshend (to Ireland) as Ordnance Master; Bristol as Privy Seal; Chatham retires.

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Though no changes in the Administration were declared on Wednesday, yet it is currently reported that the following are fixed, and will very soon take place, viz. Lord Egmont President of the Council, in the room of Lord Northington, who will retire with a pension of 2000l. per annum. The Right Hon. Mr. Conway to succeed Lord Townshend (who goes to Ireland) as Master of the Ordnance, and to continue Secretary of State some time longer. The Earl of Bristol to be Lord Privy Seal, and Lord Chatham to retire with his 3000l. per annum pension.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Administration Changes Political Appointments British Government Pensions Retirements

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Egmont Lord Northington Right Hon. Mr. Conway Lord Townshend Earl Of Bristol Lord Chatham

Foreign News Details

Event Date

Wednesday

Key Persons

Lord Egmont Lord Northington Right Hon. Mr. Conway Lord Townshend Earl Of Bristol Lord Chatham

Outcome

lord northington retires with 2000l. per annum pension; lord townshend goes to ireland; lord chatham retires with 3000l. per annum pension

Event Details

Reported upcoming changes in the Administration: Lord Egmont to become President of the Council replacing Lord Northington; Mr. Conway to succeed Lord Townshend as Master of the Ordnance and continue as Secretary of State; Earl of Bristol to become Lord Privy Seal