When was it published?

March 23, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News March 23, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

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Duke Of Argyle Birthday, Edinburgh Celebration, Dudingtoun Rejoicing, Royal Infirmary Subscription

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Edinburgh, the Duke of Argyle's birthday on the previous Tuesday was celebrated with affection and gratitude for his services to king, country, and city. At Dudingtoun, tenants subscribed 600 gratis carriages for the Royal Infirmary, which receives broad encouragement.

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Edinburgh, Oct. 12. Last Tuesday being his Grace the Duke of Argyle's Birth-day, it was observed here in a great many Companies with sincere Affection, and his many great Services to his King and Country, and in particular to this City, were remembred with the warmest Gratitude. At Dudingtoun there was great Rejoicing; and his Grace's Tenants, as one Proof of their Happiness in such a Master, which inspires them with a generous publick Spirit, made a Subscription among themselves to the Amount of 600 gratis Carriages to the Building of the Royal Infirmary, the most necessary and useful Work that ever was set on foot in this Country, which we have the Pleasure of informing the Publick, meets with great Encouragement from Persons of all Ranks.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News

What keywords are associated?

Duke Of Argyle Birthday Edinburgh Celebration Dudingtoun Rejoicing Royal Infirmary Subscription

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Argyle

Where did it happen?

Edinburgh

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Edinburgh

Event Date

Last Tuesday

Key Persons

Duke Of Argyle

Outcome

subscription of 600 gratis carriages to the royal infirmary, meeting with great encouragement from persons of all ranks

Event Details

The Duke of Argyle's birthday was observed in Edinburgh with sincere affection and gratitude for his services to king, country, and city. At Dudingtoun, there was great rejoicing, and his tenants subscribed 600 gratis carriages for the Royal Infirmary building.