When was it published?

January 9, 1746 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News January 9, 1746

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs, Political, Rebellion Or Revolt

Q: What keywords are associated?

King Response, Convocation Address, Church England, Unnatural Rebellion, Clergy Warning

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

King George I responded to the Convocation of Bishops and Clergy's address, thanking them for warning of dangers from the ongoing rebellion and affirming his commitment to support the Church of England.

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His Majesty was pleased to return the following Answer to the Address of the Convocation of the Bishops and Clergy, presented to him on Saturday last; viz. "My Lords, and the rest of the Clergy, I thank you very heartily for this affectionate Address; the early Care you have taken to warn my People of the imminent Dangers which threaten this Church and Nation, from the present unnatural Rebellion, is very agreeable to me; and I depend upon your zealous Endeavours for that Purpose. You may be assured of my constant Resolution to maintain and support the Church of England as by Law established."

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs Political Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

King Response Convocation Address Church England Unnatural Rebellion Clergy Warning

What entities or persons were involved?

His Majesty

Foreign News Details

Event Date

Saturday Last

Key Persons

His Majesty

Outcome

king's resolution to maintain and support the church of england as by law established

Event Details

His Majesty returned an answer to the Address of the Convocation of the Bishops and Clergy, thanking them for their affectionate Address and early care in warning the people of imminent dangers to the Church and Nation from the present unnatural Rebellion, expressing dependence on their zealous endeavours, and assuring constant resolution to maintain and support the Church of England.