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NYG(B.732.003
15-22 May 1732:12,21 (343)
Leghorn, January 5. On the 25th past the Grand Duke's
Admiral Galley arrived here, having been separated from Don
Carlos's Squadron; She had broke 25 oars, lost her boat and
two men in bad weather. On the 27th came in another of our
gallies, and at 23 hours the Admiral Galley of Spain, and
another galley, and while they approached, a triumphal gate
was made in the galley mould, where Don Carlos landed; He
was received with three salutes from the guns of the castle,
&c. and the same was done by all the British, Dutch and
French vessels in port. The consuls of the several nations
went on board to him in the road to pay their compliments.
The whole town was illuminated that night; but the British
Triumphal Arch, on which 60 men for some time had work'd
night and day, was not in a forwardness to make any figure.
The Prince appears to be a pretty lively youth, and the
people have great expectation from him. On the 28th in the
evening the Prince went to Montenero, and at his return
found the city illuminated; many guns on the wall were
fired: The Jews on this occasion distinguished themselves
in a very extraordinary manner, and fine hangings hung out
of all their windows. On the 29th in the evening the city
was again illuminated, and the French got their Triumphal
Chariot, or rather cart) under the palace, having musick and
singers in it, & diverted the Prince for two hours. On the
30th the Great Dukes 3d Galley and another Spanish galley
came in, and with the others are gone into the Galley Mould,
where the Spaniards are to winter: In the evening the
Prince went a shooting in the Capuchins Gardens, and kill'd
several deer, which had been placed there for his diversion.
On the 31st the British Triumphal Arch was completely
finish'd and appeared so noble and fine as to delight all
beholders; but the French Cart was as much despised: In
the evening the Prince went to the Great Church, where Te
Deum was sung, and returned thanks to God for the so happy a
conclusion of the old year.
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