When was it published?

September 4, 1746 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 4, 1746

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Earl Of Cromarty, Earl Of Kilmarnock, Lord Balmerino

Q: What keywords are associated?

Earl Cromarty, Earl Kilmarnock, Lord Balmerino, Tower Of London, Imprisonment, Nore, Gansions

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On May 31, the Earls of Cromarty and Kilmarnock, along with Lord Balmerino, were transported by yacht from the Nore to the Tower of London, where they were imprisoned in separate apartments under guard.

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May 31. On Wednesday in the Afternoon the Earls of Cromarty and Kilmarnock, with Lord Balmerino, embarked on board the Chatham Yachts at the Nore, and that Tide got up to the Gallions, where they continued till Thursday between Twelve and One, when they weighed Anchor, and arrived at the Tower about 6 in the Evening. They were landed at King's Stairs, the Tide not admitting them to pass through Traitor's Bridge, from whence they proceeded over the Draw-Bridge to the Governor's House, attended by the Commander of the Exeter Man of War, who brought them to the Nore, &c. After they had received some Refreshment at the Governor's House, they were conducted to their Apartments, viz. the Earl of Cromarty to the Bloody Tower, near the Parade, and Earl of Kilmarnock and Lord Balmerino to the Round Towers at the front Gate, where they are to be kept separate, and to have two Wardens each to attend them, besides one Servant a-piece which they brought with them from Scotland, who are to lodge in the Tower.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Earl Cromarty Earl Kilmarnock Lord Balmerino Tower Of London Imprisonment Nore Gansions

What entities or persons were involved?

Earl Of Cromarty Earl Of Kilmarnock Lord Balmerino

Where did it happen?

Tower Of London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Tower Of London

Event Date

May 31

Key Persons

Earl Of Cromarty Earl Of Kilmarnock Lord Balmerino

Outcome

imprisoned separately in the tower with two wardens and one servant each

Event Details

The Earls of Cromarty and Kilmarnock, with Lord Balmerino, embarked on the Chatham Yacht at the Nore on Wednesday afternoon, proceeded to the Gallions, and arrived at the Tower on Thursday evening. They were landed at King's Stairs, processed over the Draw-Bridge to the Governor's House for refreshment, then conducted to their apartments: Earl of Cromarty to the Bloody Tower, and Earl of Kilmarnock and Lord Balmerino to the Round Towers, kept separate with attendants.