Citation - Boston Chronicle: 1770.05.14

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Index Entry Fiddler, Nero, while Rome was burning, satire on King's inactivity 
Location London 
Citation
BC.770.056
10-14 May 1770:1531 (196)
[Lord Mayor and City's remonstrances read to King in
Parliament.]  When his Majesty had done reading the speech,
the Lord Mayor, &c. had the honour of kissing his Majesty's
hand; after which as they were withdrawing--his Majesty
instantly turned round to his courtiers, and burst out a
laughing.
   Nero fiddled whilst Rome was burning.


Generic Title Boston Chronicle 
Date 1770.05.14 
Publisher Mein and Fleeming 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1770 
Bibliography B0001781
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