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Editorial
September 23, 1763
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A Gazetteer article sketches the rewards Sir Robert Walpole received after 25 years of service compared to those Lord Bute got after just 9 months, implying undue favoritism toward Bute with peerages, parks, garters, and provisions for family.
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A writer in the Gazetteer gives us the following Sketch of Sir Robert Walpole's rewards and those of Lord Bute's.
Sir Robert Walpole's Rewards after twenty-five years service. | The Earl of Bute's Rewards after nine months service.
An English Peerage after his services. | An English Peerage before his services.
Richmond Park. | Richmond Park.
The Garter. | The Garter.
A great Place in the Exchequer for his son. | A great place in the Exchequer for his son.
Ample Provision for his brother and immediate dependants. | Ample provision for his brother and immediate dependents.
Sir Robert Walpole's Rewards after twenty-five years service. | The Earl of Bute's Rewards after nine months service.
An English Peerage after his services. | An English Peerage before his services.
Richmond Park. | Richmond Park.
The Garter. | The Garter.
A great Place in the Exchequer for his son. | A great place in the Exchequer for his son.
Ample Provision for his brother and immediate dependants. | Ample provision for his brother and immediate dependents.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Walpole Rewards
Bute Favoritism
Political Patronage
Peerage
Garter
Exchequer
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Robert Walpole
Lord Bute
Gazetteer
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Comparison Of Political Rewards To Walpole And Bute
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Favoritism Toward Lord Bute
Key Figures
Sir Robert Walpole
Lord Bute
Gazetteer
Key Arguments
Walpole Earned Peerage After Services; Bute Got It Before
Both Received Richmond Park
Both Awarded The Garter
Both Secured Exchequer Positions For Sons
Both Provided For Brothers And Dependents
Walpole's Rewards After 25 Years; Bute's After 9 Months