When was it published?

August 24, 1769 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 24, 1769

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure, Politics, Appointment

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Charles Greville Montagu, His Lady, His Son, His Daughter, Miss Wragg, Hon. William Wragg, Esq, Daniel Curling, Honourable William Bull, Esq, Lieutenant Governor, Major Chisholm

Q: What keywords are associated?

Governor Departure, Ship Beaufain, Charles Town, William Bull, Montagu Family, Salute Cannon

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Lord Charles-Greville Montagu, his family, and Miss Wragg departed Charles-Town, S. Carolina, on the Ship Beaufain for London on Sunday last, July 31. He was honored with salutes and addresses. Government devolves to Lt. Gov. William Bull.

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Charles-Town, (S. Carolina) July 31. On Sunday last his Excellency Lord Charles-Greville Montagu, with his Lady, son and daughter, and Miss Wragg, daughter of the Hon. William Wragg, Esq; embarked on board the Ship Beaufain, Daniel Curling, master, and sailed the same evening for London. His Lordship was attended to the water-side, by his Honour the Lieutenant-Governor, the members of his Majesty's Council, Major Chisholm, and many other Gentlemen; and was saluted by a discharge of the cannon, as he passed the several forts. The sentiments of affection to his Lordship, contained in the address both of his Majesty's Council, and the Commons House of Assembly, which have been presented to him, may, with truth, be said to be those of the whole province, and justly due to his many amiable qualities. By his Excellency's departure, the government, for a fourth time, devolves to the Honourable William Bull, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor, whose administration has been ever agreeable to the colony, and approved by his Royal Master.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Governor Departure Ship Beaufain Charles Town William Bull Montagu Family Salute Cannon

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Charles Greville Montagu His Lady His Son His Daughter Miss Wragg Hon. William Wragg, Esq Daniel Curling Honourable William Bull, Esq Lieutenant Governor Major Chisholm

Where did it happen?

Charles Town, (S. Carolina)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charles Town, (S. Carolina)

Event Date

Sunday Last

Key Persons

Lord Charles Greville Montagu His Lady His Son His Daughter Miss Wragg Hon. William Wragg, Esq Daniel Curling Honourable William Bull, Esq Lieutenant Governor Major Chisholm

Outcome

government devolves to honourable william bull, esq; lieutenant-governor

Event Details

His Excellency Lord Charles-Greville Montagu, with his Lady, son and daughter, and Miss Wragg, daughter of the Hon. William Wragg, Esq; embarked on board the Ship Beaufain, Daniel Curling, master, and sailed the same evening for London. His Lordship was attended to the water-side, by his Honour the Lieutenant-Governor, the members of his Majesty's Council, Major Chisholm, and many other Gentlemen; and was saluted by a discharge of the cannon, as he passed the several forts. The sentiments of affection to his Lordship, contained in the address both of his Majesty's Council, and the Commons House of Assembly, which have been presented to him, may, with truth, be said to be those of the whole province, and justly due to his many amiable qualities.