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Story
September 16, 1773
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Bishop Law of Carlisle petitions King for church preferment for Doctor Beattie due to his merits in defending Christianity against infidels like Hume; King declines, suggesting Beattie serve better in Scotland amid many infidels there.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
The following may be depended upon as a fact: Doctor Beattie rendered himself so great a favourite to several of the episcopal clergy in England, that they were determined, if possible, to procure him some church preferment suitable to his merit: Accordingly, Dr. Law, Bishop of Carlisle, waited lately upon the King, as an humble suitor in behalf of Beattie. In recounting his merits, the bishop enumerated the service Beattie had rendered Christianity by his book against Hume, and other infidels. The King heard the bishop with attention, but in reply to that part of his request which related to providing for Beattie in the church of England, his Majesty said, "My lord bishop, I hear there are a great many infidels in Scotland; if so, Doctor Beattie will do more service to religion by remaining there."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Doctor Beattie
Bishop Law
Church Preferment
King's Reply
Anti Infidel Book
Scotland Infidels
What entities or persons were involved?
Doctor Beattie
Dr. Law, Bishop Of Carlisle
The King
Where did it happen?
England
Story Details
Key Persons
Doctor Beattie
Dr. Law, Bishop Of Carlisle
The King
Location
England
Event Date
Lately
Story Details
Doctor Beattie gains favor with English episcopal clergy for his book against Hume and infidels; Bishop Law petitions the King for his church preferment; King attentively hears the merits but replies that Beattie would better serve religion by staying in Scotland due to many infidels there.