Was collated to the Archdeaconry of Gloucester, on the death of Dr. Geekie, by the Bishop, August 27, 1767.
1768
Was appointed to open the Lecture of Bishop Warburton on Prophecy in 1768.
He took the degree of D. D. at Cambridge Commencement this year.
1772
He published the Sermons on Prophecy in 1772.
1773
His Mother died Feb. 27, 1773, æt. 88.
1775
He was consecrated Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, the 12th of February 1775.