By the King, a proclamation. James R. We have received undoubted advice, that a great and sudden invasion from Holland, with an armed force of foreigners and strangers, will speedily be made in a hostile manner upon this our kingdom;

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  • By the King, a proclamation. James R. We have received undoubted advice, that a great and sudden invasion from Holland, with an armed force of foreigners and strangers, will speedily be made in a hostile manner upon this our kingdom;
  • Proclamations. 1688-09-28
  • Proclamation. James R. We have received undoubted advice, that a great and sudden invasion from Holland, with an armed force of foreigners and strangers, will speedily be made in a hostile manner upon this our kingdom; We have received undoubted advice, that a great and sudden invasion from Holland, with an armed force of foreigners and strangers, will speedily be made in a hostile manner upon this our kingdom
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London: printed by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, [and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King's most excellent Majesty, 1688]
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James II, King of England, 1633-1701.
Publication year
1688
ESTC No.
R223047
Grub Street ID
96952
Description
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 1°.
Note
"Has received notice of a great and sudden invasion from Holland, purposing an absolute conquest of these kingdoms. Has always rejected 'Foreign Succors' and calls on all subjects to aid. Recalls writs of summons to Parliament in November already issued." -- Steele

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At end of text: Given at Our court at Whitehall the 28th day of September, 1688. In the fourth year of Our reign

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