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Gracious Speech as Parliament Prorogued for Union
Westminster April 24. Her Majesty entered the House of Lords in robes and sent for the Commons. The Queen thanked the Houses for zeal and supplies, spoke on the Union with Scotland, and urged careful use of public funds. Lords and Commons would form the first Parliament of Great Britain. The Lord-Keeper prorogued Parliament to April 30.
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Mr. Astor
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