Citation - American Weekly Mercury: 1730.03.26

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Index Entry Drum, in St Christophers, in procession for funeral of Earl of Londonderry 
Location St Christophrs 
Citation
AWM.730.013
19-26 Mar 1730:22, 31 (534)
London. Nov. 22.  Extract of a letter from St. Christophers,
Sept. 3. 1729, gives the following account of the funeral of
the late Earl of Londonderry. . . . [14 lines]  The
procession was after this manner.  First march'd a troop of
militia dragoons the officers, having gloves, scarves and
hatbands, the drums and standards in mourning. Next march'd
all the militia infantry of this land, the officers having
gloves, scarves and hatbands, the colours and drums in
mourning the drums beating a slow march. . . [44 lines]


Generic Title American Weekly Mercury 
Date 1730.03.26 
Publisher Bradford, Andrew 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1730 
Bibliography B0000740
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