The Politician
Back in England, George Clinton encountered a Royal Navy's refusal to his request for a naval command. He then paid a £500 bribe for the parliamentary elections to represent the Saltash borough in 1754, which was dominated by the influence of the Admiralty. Having been elected, Clinton commented favourably in parliament on Johnson's Indian management.
In 1757, George Clinton received the highest naval title of England, Admiral of the Fleet, bearing it until his death in 1761.
Pelham-Holles withdrew his support for Clinton's parliamentry role. Consequently, Clinton renounced it in 1760.
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