Citation - South Carolina Gazette (Timothy): 1744.10.08

SCG-C.744.030
8 Oct 1744:23 (550)
London, July 3.  Yesterday the treasure taken by Admiral
Anson [from the Spaniards in the South Sea], consisting of
298 chests of silver, 18 chests of gold, and 20 barrels of
gold dust, was carried through the city in thirty two
waggons preceeded by a kettle drum, trumpets, and French
horns, guarded by the seamen, commanded by the officers, and
was lodg'd in the tower. . .