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Editorial
March 28, 1766
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial praising Lord George Sackville's military record, including leading troops to burn French ships at St. Malo's, bravery as a volunteer, forming the distinguished regiment at Minden, and excelling as a colonel; also lauds him as Britain's ablest statesman and speaker, rivaling Mr. Pitt.
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That no one may think Lord G. S--e unpopular, let his former military character be examined: Who conducted the British troops to the burning of the French ships at St Malo's? Lord George. Who rode post, before he had any command, to be in time for an engagement, and behaved in it, as a volunteer, with uncommon spirit and bravery? Lord George. Who formed the regiment that distinguished itself most on the plains of Minden? Lord George. Who was the best Colonel in the army for discipline, and supporting the honour of his corps? Lord George. And who is at present the ablest statesman, and finest speaker in Great Britain, equal, if not superior, to Mr. Pitt? Lord George Sackville.
That no one may think Lord G. S--e unpopular, let his former military character be examined: Who conducted the British troops to the burning of the French ships at St Malo's? Lord George. Who rode post, before he had any command, to be in time for an engagement, and behaved in it, as a volunteer, with uncommon spirit and bravery? Lord George. Who formed the regiment that distinguished itself most on the plains of Minden? Lord George. Who was the best Colonel in the army for discipline, and supporting the honour of his corps? Lord George. And who is at present the ablest statesman, and finest speaker in Great Britain, equal, if not superior, to Mr. Pitt? Lord George Sackville.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Lord George Sackville
Military Achievements
St Malo
Minden
British Statesman
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord George Sackville
Mr. Pitt
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Lord George Sackville's Popularity Through Military And Political Achievements
Stance / Tone
Strong Praise And Defense
Key Figures
Lord George Sackville
Mr. Pitt
Key Arguments
Conducted British Troops To Burn French Ships At St. Malo's
Rode Post To Join Engagement As Volunteer With Bravery
Formed Regiment That Excelled At Minden
Best Colonel For Discipline And Corps Honor
Ablest Statesman And Finest Speaker In Britain, Equal Or Superior To Mr. Pitt