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NHG-P.756.010
28 Oct 1756:21 (4)
London, July 17. General Blakeney is expected in Town in
about 10 Days Time, where it is not doubted but he will meet
with an ample share in the Honours of his Country.--
July 24. . . [7 lines] To perpetuate the glorious Deserts
of the brave old Blakeney, whose well earned Honour shall
immortalize his noble, tho' untitled, Name, I would propose,
that this brave and truly noble Veteran (to contrast the
infamous Reception assigned to the honourable, tho' ignoble
B--g) shall make his Return to his Kind and Country by a
public Entry through the streets of London.--What a noble
Sight would it afford, and how just the Reward! to behold
this venerable Hero heading the Remains of his gallant and
undaunted Garrison over Westminster Bridge, with Drums
beating, Colours flying, and all the Honours their Valour
and Conduct have extorted even from the Enemy.
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