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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Marshal Wade departed Newcastle a week ago yesterday; Duke of Richmond left for London last Thursday and, on the 11th instant in Richmond, distributed charity to the poor, debtors, and ringers, received a formal welcome and entertainment from the mayor and aldermen, ending with bonfires and illuminations.
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When his Grace was at Richmond the 11th Instant, from whence he takes his Title, he gave to the Poor ten Guineas; to the Debtors in the Jail, half a Guinea each; to the Ringers two Guineas.
His Grace was met by the Mayor and Aldermen in their Formalities, who provided an elegant Entertainment for him at the Town-Hall.
The Night concluded with Bonfires and Illuminations.
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Richmond
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11th Instant
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gave to the poor ten guineas; to the debtors in the jail, half a guinea each; to the ringers two guineas. met by mayor and aldermen with elegant entertainment. night concluded with bonfires and illuminations.
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Marshal Wade set out from Newcastle yesterday se'nnight. Duke of Richmond set out from hence on Thursday last for London. When at Richmond the 11th Instant, from whence he takes his Title, he gave charity to the poor, debtors, and ringers. He was met by the Mayor and Aldermen in their Formalities, who provided an elegant Entertainment at the Town-Hall.