When was it published?

July 3, 1746 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News July 3, 1746

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Political, Court News, Royal Event

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Wm. Yonge, Wm. Pitt, Henry Fox, Thomas Earl Of Malton, Marquis Of Rockingham, Earl Of Chesterfield, The King

Q: What keywords are associated?

Government Appointments, Cabinet Reshuffle, Peerage Grant, Marquis Of Rockingham, Political Promotions, Ireland Treasury

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What is this article about?

British political appointments: Sir William Yonge to Paymaster General, William Pitt to Secretary at War, Henry Fox to Vice Treasurer of Ireland. King grants Marquis of Rockingham title to Thomas Earl of Malton. Upcoming promotions expected after Earl of Chesterfield's return from Ireland.

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We hear the Right Hon. Sir Wm. Yonge, Bart. His Majesty's Secretary at War, will be appointed Paymaster General of the Land Forces. That Wm. Pitt, Esq; lately appointed Vice Treasurer of Ireland, will be appointed Secretary at War. And, That Henry Fox, Esq;. one of the Lords of the Treasury. will be appointed Vice Treasurer, in his Room.

The King has been pleased to grant unto the Right Hon. Thomas Earl of Malton the Dignity of a Marquis of the Kingdom of Great Britain, by the Name, Style and Title of Marquis of Rockingham, in the County of Northampton.

Several Promotions are again talk'd of, which we hear will take Place after the Arrival of the Earl of Chesterfield from Ireland.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Court News Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

Government Appointments Cabinet Reshuffle Peerage Grant Marquis Of Rockingham Political Promotions Ireland Treasury

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Wm. Yonge Wm. Pitt Henry Fox Thomas Earl Of Malton Marquis Of Rockingham Earl Of Chesterfield The King

Where did it happen?

Great Britain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Great Britain

Key Persons

Sir Wm. Yonge Wm. Pitt Henry Fox Thomas Earl Of Malton Marquis Of Rockingham Earl Of Chesterfield The King

Outcome

appointments of sir wm. yonge as paymaster general of the land forces, wm. pitt as secretary at war, henry fox as vice treasurer of ireland; grant of marquis of rockingham title to thomas earl of malton; anticipated promotions after earl of chesterfield's arrival.

Event Details

Reports of impending government appointments involving Sir Wm. Yonge, Wm. Pitt, and Henry Fox in roles related to war secretary, paymaster, and Irish treasury. The King grants marquisate to Thomas Earl of Malton as Marquis of Rockingham in Northampton. Rumors of further promotions following Earl of Chesterfield's return from Ireland.