When was it published?

May 9, 1766 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News May 9, 1766

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Pitt, Lord Camden, Lord Gowers, Lord Marchmount

Q: What keywords are associated?

Parliament Vote, Repeal Question, House Of Commons, Lords Advocates, Mr Pitt Support

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A letter from a British MP reports the House of Commons passing a repeal question 275-167 at 2 AM on Feb. 22, with Pitt attending on crutches to support it. Hopes it passes in the Lords, aided by Lords Camden, Gowers, and Marchmount. Urges expressions of gratitude to the Mother Country for colonial relief.

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Extract of a Letter from a Member of Parliament Feb. 22:

"All goes well! We carried the Question for the Repeal this Morning at 2 o'Clock by 275 against 167- I hope the Business is decided now, and that there is nothing to be feared in the Lords House. Mr. PITT came in on Crutches, (both Legs wrapped in Flannel) for your service: He bore Testimony for you, and staid it out. I was there 13 Hours, tho' ill of a Cold; was it not for the Victory, I could scarce hold up.-- Be full and strong in Expressions of Gratitude to the Mother Country, and depend upon it, you will not suffer from her. I hope every Evil will be removed from you. and Peace and Contentment as usual. be soon fully restored to you. You have good Advocates among the Lords. Besides Lord Camden, you have Lord Gowers, and Lord Marchmount, two Men of Parts and Knowledge; and there are more I do not name: They are known."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Parliament Vote Repeal Question House Of Commons Lords Advocates Mr Pitt Support

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Pitt Lord Camden Lord Gowers Lord Marchmount

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Feb. 22

Key Persons

Mr. Pitt Lord Camden Lord Gowers Lord Marchmount

Outcome

question for the repeal carried by 275 against 167

Event Details

The House of Commons voted to carry the Question for the Repeal at 2 o'Clock in the morning. Mr. PITT attended on crutches with both legs wrapped in flannel to support the cause, bearing testimony and staying through the session. The writer was present for 13 hours despite illness. Hopes the matter will pass in the Lords House without issue, supported by advocates including Lord Camden, Lord Gowers, and Lord Marchmount. Urges strong expressions of gratitude to the Mother Country, assuring removal of evils and restoration of peace and contentment.