James the Second, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. To all and singular archbishops,... greeting: Whereas it is the highest prerogative and most desirable advantage of kings and soveraign princes to have it in their power and will to do acts of publick clemency and beneficence,

All titles

• James the Second, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. To all and singular archbishops,... greeting: Whereas it is the highest prerogative and most desirable advantage of kings and soveraign princes to have it in their power and will to do acts of publick clemency and beneficence,
• Proclamations. 1686-03-05

People / Organizations

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

Imprint

London] : Printed by Thomas Newcomb in the Savoy, M. DC. LXXXV. [1685, i.e. 1686

Publication year

1686

ESTC No.

R35428

Grub Street ID

117839

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 1°.

Note

"A collection to be taken up in every parish for the distressed French Protestants. Sums to be remitted to the chamber of the city of London." -- Steele

Title from first lines of text

Dated according to Lady Day dating

At end of text: Witness our self at Westminster, the fifth day of March, in the second year of our reign

Steele notation: Scotland, and no; Arms 104.