When was it published?

July 1, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News July 1, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

His Majesty, Duke Of Richmond, Lord In Waiting, Sir Robert Walpole

Q: What keywords are associated?

German Horses, Royal Viewing, Horse Import, Charing Cross, Royal Stables

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

King George, accompanied by the Duke of Richmond, Lord in Waiting, and Sir Robert Walpole, viewed eight exceptional horses imported from Germany at the Royal Stables in Charing-Cross on Saturday last.

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On Saturday last, about Two o'Clock, his Majesty, attended by his Grace the Duke of Richmond, the Lord in Waiting, and Sir Robert Walpole, went in a Chair to the Royal Stables in the Mews at Charing-Cross, and viewed the Eight beautiful Horses which were landed at the Tower on Friday last, Four of which were Mouse-colour'd, and the other Dun and somewhat Cream-colour'd: and according to their Appearance, and their being so finely moulded, the Gentlemen skilled in Horsemanship are of Opinion, that they are the best they ever saw bred in Germany.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

German Horses Royal Viewing Horse Import Charing Cross Royal Stables

What entities or persons were involved?

His Majesty Duke Of Richmond Lord In Waiting Sir Robert Walpole

Where did it happen?

Germany

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Germany

Event Date

Saturday Last

Key Persons

His Majesty Duke Of Richmond Lord In Waiting Sir Robert Walpole

Outcome

horses deemed the best ever seen bred in germany by horsemanship experts.

Event Details

His Majesty, attended by the Duke of Richmond, the Lord in Waiting, and Sir Robert Walpole, viewed eight beautiful horses landed at the Tower on Friday last at the Royal Stables in the Mews at Charing-Cross on Saturday last about two o'clock; four were mouse-coloured, the other four dun and somewhat cream-coloured.