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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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On Sep. 15, the Prince and Princess of Orange entered Breda publicly with great magnificence, in a coach procession attended by guards and troops, greeted by artillery and crowds, ending with fireworks and wine fountains for the people, plus silver medals distributed by the Prince.
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They write from Breda, that the Prince and Princess of Orange made their publick Entry into that City with the utmost Magnificence. Their Royal and Serene Highnesses were in a rich Coach and Six, followed by 5 other Coaches and Six, and attended by a Detachment of Horse-Guards. The Troops of the Garrison, both Horse and Foot, were drawn up in order of Battle near the Gate. In this manner their Highnesses proceeded to the Castle, under a general Discharge of the Artillery, and amidst the joyful Acclamations of an infinite Number of People. The Evening concluded with a fine Fire-work at the Castle. Two Fountains continually running with Wine for the Entertainment of the Populace, among whom the Prince also dispersed a great Number of Silver Medals.
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Breda
Event Date
Sep. 15
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successful public entry celebrated with fireworks, wine fountains, and distribution of silver medals to the populace.
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The Prince and Princess of Orange made their public entry into Breda in a rich coach and six, followed by five other coaches and six, attended by horse-guards. Garrison troops were drawn up near the gate. They proceeded to the castle under artillery discharge and acclamations from crowds. The evening ended with fireworks at the castle and two wine fountains for the people, with the Prince distributing silver medals.