When was it published?

May 12, 1769 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News May 12, 1769

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Lieutenant General Studholme Hodgson, Thomas Pownall, Esq

Q: What keywords are associated?

Appointment Rumors, Commander In Chief, Governor, Jeffrey Amherst, Studholme Hodgson, Thomas Pownall

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Reports suggest Lieutenant-General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Lieutenant-General Studholme Hodgson, or Thomas Pownall may be appointed Commander in Chief of British forces in America and Governor of the Province, but no foundation is confirmed.

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It has been reported that Lieutenant-General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 22d Regiment of Foot, would be appointed Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces in America, and Governor of this Province; it has also been reported that Lieutenant-General Studholme Hodgson, Colonel of the 4th Regiment, will be appointed to the said Command and to the Government; while others report that his Excellency Thomas Pownall, Esq; formerly Governor of this Province, will again be appointed to this Government ; but we do not learn whether there is any Foundation for any of these Reports.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Appointment Rumors Commander In Chief Governor Jeffrey Amherst Studholme Hodgson Thomas Pownall

What entities or persons were involved?

Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst Lieutenant General Studholme Hodgson Thomas Pownall, Esq

Where did it happen?

This Province

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

This Province

Key Persons

Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst Lieutenant General Studholme Hodgson Thomas Pownall, Esq

Outcome

reports unconfirmed; no foundation learned.

Event Details

Rumors indicate Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 22d Regiment of Foot, would be appointed Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces in America and Governor of this Province; alternatively, Studholme Hodgson, Colonel of the 4th Regiment, or formerly Governor Thomas Pownall would be appointed to the positions.