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Earl of Shelburne to Viscount Townsend. Commenting upon the contents of SP 63 425/3965,...

Catalogue reference: SP 63/425/3970

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This record is about the Earl of Shelburne to Viscount Townsend. Commenting upon the contents of SP 63 425/3965,... dating from 1767 Nov 24 in the series State Paper Office: State Papers Ireland, Elizabeth I to George III. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 63/425/3970
Date
1767 Nov 24
Description

Earl of Shelburne to Viscount Townsend. Commenting upon the contents of SP 63 425/3965, SP 63 425/3966, SP 63 425/3967, SP 63 425/3969: he had already been informed that Mr Justice Hewitt had been appointed chancellor; HM surprised at the clamour since in England the seals have at times been kept open for many months longer; HM had taken particular notice of the conduct of Mr Malone to whom he was to convey HM's approbation; while HM does not think proper to recede from resolution in regard to places and pensions yet he will at the end of the sessions or on Townsend's return to England take into consideration the names of those who have supported the crown affairs. Dated at Whitehall

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State Paper Office: State Papers Ireland, Elizabeth I to George III

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