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AWM.729.022
23-30 Oct 1729:21 (512)
Ostrade, July 28. . . [17 lines, an article on a visit by
the King to mines.] Part of the miners and their working
tools in their hands, and the other had their lamps lighted,
their officers standing before them with the mine colours,
and the singers and musicians, who saluted the King with
their musick. The Carters and Colliers with their white
frocks and whips, were placed in the market over-against the
King's house. One company of foot of Brigadeer Wurm's
regiment stood in parade over against the mint; and at his
majesty's approaching the town bells were rung. The King's
ministers, with several other gentlemen, as well as the head
officers of the mines, stood before the door of the house
where his Majesty alighted. The King after having changed
his cloaths, went on foot to his house, where his Majesty,
on a balcony, in company with a great many gentlemen and
ladies, saw, marching in form, all the above-mentioned
miners and workmen, their musick playing before them
followed the Carters and Colliers. This march being over,
the miners boys made their appearance, and his Majesty was
pleased to throw money amongst them. Then the officers of
the mines were presented to his Majesty, who afterwards went
to supper; during which the miners entertained his majesty
with their musick and singing. On the 25th his Majesty had
the curiosity to go down into one of the silver mines, the
descent being above an 100 fathoms; and after two hours
stay, came up by another mine, there being a communication
under ground between the two: His Majesty was attended on
this occasion by several persons of his retinue. M. de la
Foret, M. Lannai, the Hon. M. Towshead, General Diemar, and
others. After dinner his Majesty saw the manner of cleaning
and melting the ore, and observed the several progresses of
the metal from the mine to the mint, where some crown pieces
were coined in his Majesty's presence. The roth [?] 500
miners from the town of Andrasberg came to Clausthal, and
desired leave to pass before his Majesty, with their colours
and musick; to which his Majesty graciously condescended. .
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