 Hans Caspar von Bothmer took over as "de facto" head of the Chancery in 1720 until Bernstorff formally retired in 1723.From that time on, Hattorf was the official Chancery office head, although Bothmer continued in his role as unofficial head until his own death in 1732.Unlike his predecessor, Hattorf lacked political confidence during the reigns of George I and George II and died quietly in 1737 at Hampton Court, being succeeded in his role by Ernst von Steinberg.