By the King, a proclamation. To restrain the spreading of false news

All titles

• By the King, a proclamation. To restrain the spreading of false news
• Proclamations. 1688-10-26
• Proclamation. To restrain the spreading of false news

People / Organizations

• England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II). (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King's most excellent Majesty, 1688.

Added name

James II, King of England, 1633-1701.; Bill, Charles, printer.; Hills, Henry, -1689?, printer.; Newcomb, Thomas, -1691, printer.

Publication year

1688

ESTC No.

R223048

Grub Street ID

96953

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 1°.

Note

"All subjects are warned not to write, print, nor speak, any false news whatsoever, or to meddle with affairs of State in their common discourse. Those who hear such things and do not reveal them to the authorites will equally be punished." -- Steele

At end of text: Given at Our court at VVhitehall the 26th day of October, 1688. In the fourth year of Our reign

Steele notation: Cle- Promoters Of-; Arms 106.