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Address to the King from Newcastle leaders in 1719
The document records a grand address to the King from the Mayor Aldermen and common council of Newcastle upon Tyne dated April 6 1719. It pleads loyalty amid fears of Spanish invasion and resists home threats while praising the monarch’s wisdom and protection. The page also lists ads for various goods and upcoming auctions and a suite of notices and proclamations.
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Maurees Fetherstorlugh
Henry Dalston Elgs
New Castlé Upon Tyne
Richard Wynnen
Arcdotiers
Duke of Richmore
New-Castle Upon Tyne
Spain
Reegu
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Anne