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GG(J.766.012
10 Sep 1766:21 (155)
London, May 15. . . Yesterday his Majesty went to the
House of Peers, and gave the royal assent to the following
bills, viz. . . [7 lines]
On passing the bill to prohibit the importation of
foreign wrought silks, &c. several thousand weavers went to
St. James's, with streamers flying, musick playing, and
drums beating, to thank his Majesty. In their way home,
they halted before the Mansion-house, and the musick played
God save the King; they then gave three cheers, and marched
on. . .
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