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Parliament Prorogues and Royal Proclamations in Cambridge
The report to be laid before the House on resolutions for supply and orders from 1717 to 1714 are announced. A new prorogation of Parliament to November is proclaimed. The city elects William Neilson as Lord Provost with John Duncan, John Hay, James Grant, Alexander Arbuthnot, John Wightman, and Robert Reed named as officials. A King’s visit to Cambridge is described along with loyal demonstrations and a grand dinner. Advertisements promote medical remedies and various publications.
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Edinburgh
Willian Neilson Esq
John Duncan
John Hay
James Grant
Alexander Arbuthnot
John Wightman
Robert Ees
London
Cambridge
Duke of Somerset
East India
Bradbury
Toython
Kingstreet
Tower Hill
Minories
Lawrence
Paris
Trinity House
Tinch Lane
Royal Exchange
Jacob
Wright
de Wright
Fleetstreets
Bortie
R. Bradly
Green House
W. Mears
Lamb
Temple Bar
Bangor
James Knapton
Crown
St Pauls Churchyard
J Roberts
Warwick Lane
J. Harrison
Temple
Stamford
Lincoln
Tottenham High Cross
Middlesex
Tottenham
Tibbe
The
J. Brown
Black Swan
F. Clay
Bible and Star
Royal Societies
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Great Britain
Ireland
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Flanders
Sweden
Norway
Hungary
Mutcovy
Swabia
Greece
G. Willdey
Ludgaceftreet
St Paul’s
Haydon Yard
A. Dodd
Peacock Without Temple Bar
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