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Foreign News
September 1, 1738
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Trustees of the publick Infirmary in Westminster met last Saturday, processed to St. Margaret's Church for a sermon by Rev. Dr. Trevor, then dined at the Sun Tavern. Since 1719, 6958 patients admitted with £17,900 raised; recent £100 royal bounty from late Queen paid by King's command.
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Last Saturday the Trustees of the publick Infirmary met in St. James's-street, Westminster, to the Number of 20, and from thence went in a grand Procession to St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, and heard a Sermon preach'd by the Rev. Dr. Trevor, suitable to the Occasion ; after which they dined at the Sun Tavern in King-street, where an elegant Entertainment was provided for them.
Since the first Institution, which was in the Year 1719, to the 29th of March, 1738, 6958 Patients have been admitted ; and for defraying the Charge thereof, there has been received from charitable Persons 17,900 l.
And a few Days since, her late Majesty's Royal Gift and Bounty of 100 l. was paid to the Trustees by his Majesty's Command.
Since the first Institution, which was in the Year 1719, to the 29th of March, 1738, 6958 Patients have been admitted ; and for defraying the Charge thereof, there has been received from charitable Persons 17,900 l.
And a few Days since, her late Majesty's Royal Gift and Bounty of 100 l. was paid to the Trustees by his Majesty's Command.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Event
Royal Bounty
What keywords are associated?
Westminster Infirmary
Trustees Procession
Sermon Trevor
Royal Bounty
Charity Funding
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Dr. Trevor
Her Late Majesty
His Majesty
Where did it happen?
Westminster
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Westminster
Event Date
Last Saturday
Key Persons
Rev. Dr. Trevor
Her Late Majesty
His Majesty
Outcome
6958 patients admitted from 1719 to 29th march 1738; £17,900 received from charitable persons; £100 royal bounty paid
Event Details
Trustees met in St. James's-street, processed to St. Margaret's Church for sermon, dined at Sun Tavern; institution stats and recent royal gift