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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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In London on October 16, new Premier Mr. Perceval wrote to the Princess of Wales announcing his Treasury appointment, regretting Canning's resignation, and assuring no selfish motives. She thanked him and praised his courage amid difficulties. (198 characters)
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Mr. Perceval, we understand wrote a letter to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, formally announcing his appointment as first Lord of the Treasury. In this letter the new Premier condoles with her Royal Highness on the loss sustained by the administration in being deprived of the splendid talents of Mr. Canning, but takes occasion to assure her, that it was not his fault, as he had offered to agree to any arrangement that Mr. Canning might suggest by which a third person might have been placed at the head of the Treasury, & he trusted that her Royal Highness would see in this a satisfactory proof that it was not from selfish considerations that he had accepted of this situation. Her Royal Highness, in answer to the letter, expresses her thanks for the communication, and her extreme regret at the resignation of Mr. Canning. She concludes by complimenting Mr. Perceval on his courage in undertaking so arduous a task as the administration of public affairs in a moment of such unprecedented difficulty.
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London
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October 16
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mr. perceval appointed first lord of the treasury; mr. canning resigned; exchange of letters expressing regrets and compliments
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Mr. Perceval wrote to the Princess of Wales announcing his appointment as first Lord of the Treasury, condoling on the loss of Mr. Canning's talents, assuring it was not his fault, and offering arrangements. The Princess thanked him, expressed regret at Canning's resignation, and complimented his courage in undertaking the task amid difficulties.