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November 15, 1771
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Addresses presented to Earl of Dunmore in Virginia congratulating his arrival as governor; he responds expressing regret at leaving New-York but commitment to Virginia.
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The Virginia Paper contains a Number of Addresses that have been presented to his Excellency the Earl of Dunmore, congratulating his Lordship on his Arrival to the Government. -- In his Answer to one of his Addresses his Lordship says:
"Though I must acknowledge the Desire I had of remaining in New-York, from the sincere Affection I had conceived, and ever shall retain, for a Province, the People whereof had manifested so earnest an Inclination to make my Administration easy to me, and my Residence among them agreeable; I shall nevertheless, exert my utmost Abilities to conciliate the Affection of the Colony which I now have the Honor to preside over."
"Though I must acknowledge the Desire I had of remaining in New-York, from the sincere Affection I had conceived, and ever shall retain, for a Province, the People whereof had manifested so earnest an Inclination to make my Administration easy to me, and my Residence among them agreeable; I shall nevertheless, exert my utmost Abilities to conciliate the Affection of the Colony which I now have the Honor to preside over."
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Earl Of Dunmore
Virginia Addresses
Governor Arrival
New York Affection
What entities or persons were involved?
Earl Of Dunmore
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Virginia
Key Persons
Earl Of Dunmore
Event Details
Addresses presented to Earl of Dunmore congratulating his arrival to the government; in response, he expresses desire to have stayed in New-York but pledges to gain affection of Virginia colony.