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BEP(F.770.059
12 Nov 1770:11,12 (1833)
Williamsburg, October 18. On Monday the 15th inst. about
one o'clock in the morning, departed this life, universally
lamented throughout this colony, his Excellency the Right
Honourable Norborne Baron de Botetourt, his Majesty's
lieutenant, Governor General and Commander in Chief of the
colony and dominion of Virginia, and Vice-Admiral of the
same. . . [15 more lines] Friday, October 19. This being the
day appointed for interring the remains of our late beloved
Governor, at one o'clock the church, college, and capitol
bells began tolling. . . [2 more lines] At three, the corpse
being placed on the hearse, the procession began to move in
the following order, to the church, both sides of Palace-
street being lined with the city militia, and those of York
and James city counties. The hearse, preceded by two mutes,
and three on each side the hearse, outward of whom walked
the pall bearers. . . [6 more lines] Clerk of the church,
and organist. . . [15 more lines] The altar, pulpit and his
Excellency's seat, were likewise hung with black. then the
service began; and an anthem, accompanied by the organ, was
sung, conducted by Mr. Woolls. . . [22 more lines]
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