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Foreign News
June 23, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A London Packet report denies claims that watermen were hired to applaud King George III en route to the House of Peers on Thursday, but a rebuttal insists it happened, with payments of 2s. 6d. each, threatening to name the watermen if denied again.
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The paragraph in the papers asserting that a band of watermen attended his Majesty's coach to the House of Peers on Thursday last, who were hired for the express purpose of hallooing and applauding, appears to be without foundation. [London Packet.]
The above contradiction is an absolute falsehood, advanced by some despicable tool of administration. Several watermen were hired on Thursday last, and each paid 2s. 6d. for no other purpose than to halloo and applaud his Majesty to and from the House of Peers. The names of several of the watermen, who were paid for the above honourable purposes shall be given in a future paper, if the above despicable tool should again attempt to lend a lie to the confidence of truth.
The above contradiction is an absolute falsehood, advanced by some despicable tool of administration. Several watermen were hired on Thursday last, and each paid 2s. 6d. for no other purpose than to halloo and applaud his Majesty to and from the House of Peers. The names of several of the watermen, who were paid for the above honourable purposes shall be given in a future paper, if the above despicable tool should again attempt to lend a lie to the confidence of truth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Court News
Political
What keywords are associated?
Watermen Hired
King Applauded
House Of Peers
Political Falsehood
London Packet
What entities or persons were involved?
His Majesty
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Thursday Last
Key Persons
His Majesty
Outcome
several watermen hired and paid 2s. 6d. each to applaud; threat to publish names if denial persists.
Event Details
A report claims no watermen were hired to halloo and applaud the King's coach to the House of Peers, but a rebuttal calls it false, confirming the hiring by administration tools, with names to be revealed if challenged again.