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NYC.769.016
29 May-5 Jun 1769:351 (1/5)
London, April 13. This morning upwards of 100 Middlesex
Freeholders breakfasted at Mr. Higley's, in Stanhope Street,
Clare Market, after which they went in a body to Brentford
to vote for Mr. Wilkes. Mr. Higley had prepared a new flag
on the occasion, with Magna Charta, and the Bill of Rights,
painted upon it, and a band of music playing preceded the
troop on their march.
This morning also, about eight o'clock, another numerous
cavalcade of freeholders, in the interest of Mr. Wilkes,
preceded by music playing, and standards flying, on which
were painted Magna Charta and the Bill of Rights, went in
procession through the City to Brentford. In their way they
stopped at the Royal Exchange, and called out for Mr. Dingly
to go along with them as a candidate, but receiving no
answer they gave three huzzas, and proceeded to the mansion
house, before which they drew up in form. Their music then
played three times, after which three cheers were given, and
then continued their route, amidst the acclamations of a
vast concourse of people, who expressed their wishes that
their choice this time might be final. . . [56 more lines]
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