When was it published?

June 10, 1763 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News June 10, 1763

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Devonshire, Earl Of Bute, Duke Of Marlborough, Right Hon Mr. Legge, Sir Francis Dashwood, Right Hon. Mr. Pitt, Earl Of Halifax, Duke Of Newcastle, Earl Of Granville

Q: What keywords are associated?

British Ministry Change, Duke Of Devonshire, Earl Of Bute, Mr Pitt, Regiments In America

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Reports from London indicate changes in the British Ministry: Duke of Devonshire replaces Earl of Bute as First Lord of the Treasury; Earl of Bute becomes Lord Chamberlain replacing Duke of Marlborough; Mr. Legge replaces Sir Francis Dashwood as Chancellor; Mr. Pitt replaces Earl of Halifax as Secretary of State; Duke of Newcastle may become President of the Council. More regiments to remain in America.

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We hear that a Vessel which arrived at New-York from London after the Post came away, has brought an Account of a Change in the Ministry at Home, and that the following Alterations have taken Place, viz. the Duke of Devonshire first Lord of the Treasury in the Room of the Earl of Bute, appointed Lord Chamberlain of the Household in the Room of the Duke of Marlborough, who has resigned.----The Right Hon Mr. Legge, Chancellor and Under Treasurer of the Exchequer, in the Room of Sir Francis Dashwood, who is to be created a Peer.--- The Right Hon. Mr. Pitt, Secretary of State in the Room of the Earl of Halifax, who is to continue Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.----It was likewise said that the Duke of Newcastle would be appointed President of the Council, in the Room of the Earl of Granville deceased: But some thought that Place would be kept vacant for our most noble negotiator of the late Peace. It is also said that a greater Number of Regiments would be continued in America than was at first proposed; and that 'twas thought the Independent Companies would likewise be kept up.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

British Ministry Change Duke Of Devonshire Earl Of Bute Mr Pitt Regiments In America

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Devonshire Earl Of Bute Duke Of Marlborough Right Hon Mr. Legge Sir Francis Dashwood Right Hon. Mr. Pitt Earl Of Halifax Duke Of Newcastle Earl Of Granville

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Key Persons

Duke Of Devonshire Earl Of Bute Duke Of Marlborough Right Hon Mr. Legge Sir Francis Dashwood Right Hon. Mr. Pitt Earl Of Halifax Duke Of Newcastle Earl Of Granville

Outcome

duke of devonshire appointed first lord of the treasury replacing earl of bute, who becomes lord chamberlain replacing resigned duke of marlborough; mr. legge replaces sir francis dashwood as chancellor, latter to be created peer; mr. pitt replaces earl of halifax as secretary of state, latter continues as lord lieutenant of ireland; duke of newcastle possibly president of the council replacing deceased earl of granville; more regiments and independent companies to be kept in america.

Event Details

A vessel from London brought accounts of changes in the British Ministry: Duke of Devonshire as first Lord of the Treasury replacing Earl of Bute, who is appointed Lord Chamberlain replacing the resigned Duke of Marlborough. Right Hon Mr. Legge as Chancellor and Under Treasurer of the Exchequer replacing Sir Francis Dashwood, to be created a Peer. Right Hon. Mr. Pitt as Secretary of State replacing Earl of Halifax, who continues as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Duke of Newcastle possibly appointed President of the Council replacing deceased Earl of Granville, or kept vacant for the negotiator of the late Peace. Greater number of regiments to be continued in America than proposed, and Independent Companies kept up.