On the following day, it was reported throughout the capital that Doctor Gunther had received his dismissal.
The official gazette which contained an account of the betrothal festivities announced that "His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to accept the resignation of his body physician, Privy Councilor Gunther, and, in token of his satisfaction, has conferred the cross of Commander of the ---- Order upon him."
Among the personal announcements was the following:
"I bid farewell to all my friends, and am about to remove to my native town ---- in the Highlands.
"Doctor William Gunther,
"Privy Councilor and late Physician in Ordinary to His Majesty the King:"