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BPB.774.007
17-24 Jan 1774:21 (857)
Petersburgh, October 12. On Sunday last, the day appointed
for the celebration of the nuptials of their imperial
highnesses, the four first classes of the nobility assembled
in the Casan church, and the streets were lined by the
guards, and some regiments of foot; and about noon, upon a
signal being given, the procession set out from the winter-
palace int he following order, viz.
A troop of horse-guards--an equerry--the master of the
ceremonies, in a coach and six--the second master of the
horse with two attendants. . . kettle drums, and trumpets. .
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On the empress's return to the palace. . . a ball in the
evening concluded the first day's festivity.
The next morning their imperial highnesses received the
compliments of the nobility and foreign ministers, and in
the evening there was a ball and supper at court.
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