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BEP(F.740.001
14 Jan 1740:11 (232)
[London] From the London Gazette, October 23. 1739.
Our will and pleasure is, that you attend the proclamation
of our declaration of war against Spain, that is to be made
on Tuesday the 23d instant, in the usual places . . .
St. James's, October 23.
The officers of arms, with the serjeant at arms and
trumpeters, mounted their horses in the stable-yard, St.
James's, and proceeding thence to the palace gate, garter
principal King of arms read his Majesty's declaration of
war, and Norroy King of arms proclaimed it aloud; which
being done, a procession was made to Charing-cross, as
follows. A party of horse guards or grenadiers to clear the
way. Beadles of Westminster bare-headed, with staves, two
and two, constables of Westminster in like manner. High-
constable of Westminster, with his staff. The officers of
the high bailiff of Westminster. . . [ ] white wands.
Clerk of the high bailiff of Westminster,. High bailiff of
Westminster, and on his right hand the deputy steward.
Knight marshal's men. Knight marshal. Drums. Drum-major.
Trumpets. Serjeant trumpeter in his collar, bearing his
mace. pursuivants, blutemantle, rougedragon, portcullis. .
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