Citation - Georgia Gazette (Johnston): 1769.02.08

GG(J.769.002
8 Feb 1769:11 (280)
London. . . Oct. 31.  In consequence of Lord Chatham's
resignation, the Earl of Shelburne resigned the seals of his
office (Secretary of State for the Southern Department) into
his Majesty's hands, in the closet at St. James's.
  He remember'd Argyle,
  What he did ere while,
  And he follow'd that step of his Grace's,
  Who seeing from afar
  That there must be a war,
  Resign'd his command and his places.