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NYG(B.734.011
27 May-3 Jun 1734:11,12,21 (449)
Westminster, March 22. This day the Vice Chancellor of the
University of Cambridge, attended by a great number of the
heads of houses, doctors in several faculties, noble-men,
masters of arts, and other members of that learned body,
were at St. James's in their formalities, to congratulate
his Majesty upon the marriage of the Princess Royal and to
present a book of verses from the university upon that
occasion. At presenting it the Vice-Chancellor made a
speech. . . [information on speeches made by His Majesty,
the Princess Royal, and the Vice-Chancellor. Following is
the poem which expressed the congratulations and joy of the
University of Cambridge on the marriage.]
ON THE MARRIAGE OF THE Prince OF ORANGE AND THE PrinceSS
ROYAL.
At length then we see the day auspicious shine,
To joyn the Orange & the Brunswick Line;
Of hopes delayed, now no more complain,
And publick signs of joy display'd in vain.
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