When was it published?

April 15, 1757 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Story April 15, 1757

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Arthur Herbert, Earl Of Torrington, King William, Earl Of Nottingham

Q: What keywords are associated?

Court Martial, Acquittal, King William Iii, Earl Torrington, Naval Negligence, Partiality, Military Merit

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

King William III expresses strong resentment over the court martial's acquittal of Earl of Torrington on charges of negligence and cowardice in abandoning allied ships, ordering the court broken for partiality despite constitutional concerns raised by the Secretary of State.

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When the right hon. Arthur Herbert, earl of Torrington, was acquitted by the court martial, on a charge of negligence, cowardice, and abandoning the ships of his Majesty's allies, king William expressed the highest resentment on the partiality, &c. of that measure, and told the earl of Nottingham, principal secretary of state, he would have the court martial tried for their criminal indulgence to the admiral; but being assured by the secretary, that it was contrary to the constitution; the king, with just indignation replied, but it is my pleasure that they be stigmatized as partial and disaffected to my government, and I ORDER THEM ALL TO BE BROKE.

N. B. There perhaps never reigned a greater judge of military merit than the glorious king William III.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Justice Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Court Martial Acquittal King William Iii Earl Torrington Naval Negligence Partiality Military Merit

What entities or persons were involved?

Arthur Herbert, Earl Of Torrington King William Earl Of Nottingham

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Arthur Herbert, Earl Of Torrington King William Earl Of Nottingham

Story Details

Following the acquittal of Earl of Torrington by court martial on charges of negligence, cowardice, and abandoning allied ships, King William expresses resentment at the partiality and orders the court broken, despite advice against trying them constitutionally.