By the King and Queen, a proclamation for a general fast

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• By the King and Queen, a proclamation for a general fast
• Proclamations. 1690-02-20
• Proclamation for a general fast

People / Organizations

• England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary). (Author)

Imprint

London : printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King and Queens most excellent Majesties, 1689. [i.e. 1690]

Added name

Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694.; William III, King of England, 1650-1702.

Publication year

1690

ESTC No.

R38079

Grub Street ID

120211

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 1/4°.

Note

"The King is minded to go to war in person. Wherefore a public fast and humiliation is ordered to supplicate pardon and implore blessing on his arms in Ireland and the naval forces, to be observed on Wednesday, 12 march, and thenceforward on the third Wednesday in every month during the war. The Bishops to draw up a form." -- Steele

Imprint year given according to Lady Day dating

At end of text: Given at Our court at Whitehall the twentieth day of February, 1689. In the second year of Our reign

Steele notation: Carried majesties Contemn; Arms 113.

Uncontrolled note

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