In August 1715 he joined the cabinet as Lord Privy Seal, and after a visit to George I in Hanover he secured in April 1717 the position of Secretary of State for the Northern Department.
He joined the cabinet as Lord Privy Seal. This was in August 1715. He secured in April 1717 the position of Secretary of State for the Northern Department. This was after a visit to George I in Hanover.