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The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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On the evening of December 1, the christening of a young British princess named Sophia took place in the great council chamber, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Sponsors included Prince Augustus of Saxe-Gotha, the Duchess of Brunswick, and the Duchess of Mecklenburg Schwerin, represented by British nobles.
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Her Royal Highness was named Sophia.
The sponsors were, his serene Highness Prince Augustus of Saxe-Gotha, represented by the Earl of Hertford, Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's household; her Serene Highness the Duchess of Brunswick, represented by the Countess of Hertford; and her Serene Highness the Duchess of Mecklenburg Schwerin, represented by the Dowager Countess of Effingham.
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Great Council Chamber
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Dec. 2. Yesterday In The Evening
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ceremony performed; princess named sophia.
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The ceremony of christening the young princess was performed in the great council chamber by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Her Royal Highness was named Sophia. Sponsors: Prince Augustus of Saxe-Gotha represented by the Earl of Hertford; Duchess of Brunswick represented by the Countess of Hertford; Duchess of Mecklenburg Schwerin represented by the Dowager Countess of Effingham.