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PG-P.733.034
28 Sep[=5 Oct]-11 Oct 1733:12,21,22 (254)
Hague, July 28, An Account of the Instalment of the Prince
of Orange in the Order of the Garter.
On the 23d instant Mr. Finch, envoy extraordinary of the
King of Great Britain, presented to the Prince of Orange the
Blue Ribbon, with the rich George which his Britannick
Majesty had sent him by Mr. Anstis; and that Minister put it
on him in the presence of a numerous assembly of persons of
distinction, who were at his highness's house, richly
dress'd. . . [47 lines, description of place, procession,
and attendees.] The silence in the hall was interrupted by
nothing but the martial sound of trumpets and kettle-drums
placed on the top of the cupola. . . [1 column, ceremonies,
dinner, men greeting Prince, healths] The ladies are to
take their turn too this week, prepations being in hand for
a feast and ball.
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