Citation - New England Weekly Journal: 1734.08.19

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Index Entry Kettle drums, in Lewarden, in procession for entry of Prince of Orange 
Location Lewarden 
Citation
NEWJ.734.030
19 Aug 1734:21 (384)
London, May 14.  Their Royal and Serene Highnesses the
Prince and Princess of Orange having embarked on board their
yachts at Amsterdam on Saturday fortnight in the evening, in
order to pass the Zuder Sea to Friesland . . .  and made the
port. . .  on Sunday morning.  Their Highnesses landed under
triple discharge. . .  and were received with all possible
marks of joy and respect.  They proceeded directly on their
journey to Lewarden, and on Tuesday se'night made their
publick entry there in the following manner.
I.  Eight grooms leading each a sumpter horse, very richly
caparisoned.
II.  A detachment of horse, preceded by a kettle drum
beating, and four trumpets sounding.  They were followed by
eleven officers on manag'd horses,. . .
V.  A kettle-drum and ten trumpets. . .


Generic Title New England Weekly Journal 
Date 1734.08.19 
Publisher Kneeland, S. & T. Green 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1734 
Bibliography B0022811
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