When was it published?

October 28, 1773 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 28, 1773

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ireland Union, British Government, Lord Harcourt Appointment, Lord Townshend Failure, Negotiation Difficulties, Ireland Distress

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

British government reportedly considering uniting Ireland with Great Britain due to Ireland's distressed condition, to reduce governance costs. Lord Harcourt, noted for negotiation skills from Versailles, appointed Lord Lieutenant succeeding Lord Townshend, who failed in similar efforts; current difficulties persist.

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It is said that government has now adopted serious thoughts of uniting Ireland to the government of Great Britain; and that it is for this purpose Lord Harcourt was appointed to succeed Lord Townshend, the abilities of the former being acknowledged superior to those of the latter in negotiation, as he frequently proved during his residence at the court of Versailles. Lord Townshend tried this business, but failed: and it is even said that the present Lord Lieutenant meets with difficulties which he has but little hopes of surmounting. What has started the idea of incorporating Ireland in the British government, is, the distressed condition of that kingdom. For it is supposed that the kingdom may be governed at a less expense in its proposed situation than in its present one.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Ireland Union British Government Lord Harcourt Appointment Lord Townshend Failure Negotiation Difficulties Ireland Distress

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Harcourt Lord Townshend

Where did it happen?

Ireland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Ireland

Key Persons

Lord Harcourt Lord Townshend

Outcome

difficulties in negotiation with little hope of success; potential cost savings in governance

Event Details

Government considering uniting Ireland to Great Britain due to kingdom's distress; Lord Harcourt appointed to succeed Lord Townshend for negotiation purposes, leveraging his Versailles experience; Townshend failed previously; current Lord Lieutenant faces surmountable challenges unlikely.