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PC.773.109
23-30 Aug 1773:1261 (346)
London. . . Saturday, June 26. . . . [part of King's review
of Portsmouth garrison and shipyards.] His majesty set out
from the Commissioners house, on his return to Kew . . .
[and] was saluted by a triple discharge of all the cannon
round the fortifications as well as those of South-Sea-
Castle and Block-House-Fort, and by a salute of 21 guns on
passing Portsea-Bridge. Many thousands of people attending
the chaise, with the loudest acclamations, to the end of the
Mayor's jurisdiction; and at every place, through which his
Majesty passed, there were the strongest demonstrations of
joy. At Godalmin, a band of music, accompanied by the voice
of all the inhabitants, sung God Save the King the whole way
through the town: The gentry, who were assembled at one of
the public houses, saluted his Majesty as he passed with
colours of the town. . .
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