He informed them that orders from Lord Dartmouth had arrived, ordering him to take action against the colonials.
The proclamation was written before Lord Dartmouth had received a copy of the petition.
Lord Dartmouth was Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1772 to 1775.
Lord Dartmouth died in July 1801, aged 70, and was succeeded by his eldest son, George.
He's an assistant secretary for overseas affairs, in Lord Dartmouth's department.
One of his stepbrothers was Lord Dartmouth, who remained a close friend for life.
Lord Dartmouth died on 14 December 1997 and was succeeded by his oldest son, William.
I just want to ask you, Lord Dartmouth, one very simple question.
Lord Dartmouth remained a widower until his death in November 1853, aged 68.
The English trustees, including Lord Dartmouth, did not take up the suggestion.