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MG-A(G.759.053
13 Dec 1759:11,12 (762)
From the London Gazette. Madrid, August 21. Immediately
upon the death of his Catholic Majesty, the Queen Dowager
gave orders for preparing the funeral. . . [2 columns,
including:]
The procession set out from Villaviciosa at half an hour
past four in the morning, and arrived at Madrid before ten,
in the following order.
The drums and trumpets of the Body Guards in mourning. . .
[7 divisions]
The drums and trumpets of the Horse-Guards in mourning on
horseback. . . [24 other divisions]
. . . [17 lines, arrived at the Convent of the Visitation.]
When all the great officers, grandees, and other persons
present had taken their places, pontifical mass was said by
the Bishop of Santander, at which the musicians of the Royal
Chapel assisted. . .
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