After his efforts to bring the Nore mutiny under control, Lord Keith asked Spencer for an English peerage in addition to his Irish title. Spencer acknowledged the favourable impression his service had made on the king but deferred the prospect of a further honour. Keith's earlier career included the capture of Charleston, service at Toulon and its evacuation, and command of the squadron that seized the Cape of Good Hope. Parliamentary service also helped him establish political connections. His political connections included Pitt, Spencer and Henry Dundas.
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Lord Keith's request for an English peerage
Keith's request for another peerage places his handling of the Nore mutiny alongside earlier commands and political connections.