Royal Governor of New York
When George Clinton realised that he would not be able to repay his £3,000 debts, he planned to attain some profitable office. Consequently, he began to harass Pelham-Holles to be an American Royal Governor.
Clinton was appointed Governor of the Province of New York, on 3 July 1741. He arrived in New York on 20 September 1743 to take up his position. Despite leaving his 35 year service in the Royal Navy immediately afterward, Clinton attained the rank of Rear Admiral; by 1747, he was a full Admiral.
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