Citation - American Weekly Mercury: 1732.11.09

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Index Entry Kettle drums, in Polkowitz, for arrival of King of Prussia 
Location Polkowitz 
Citation
AWM.732.024
2-9 Nov 1732:22 (671)
Polkowitz, in the Dutchy of Glagau, July 29.  Yesterday
arrived here the King of Prussia, and was without the gate
received by a squadron of cuirassiers of the regiment of
Prince Frederick of Wirtenberg, commanded by Major Baron Van
Plettenburg. . . [3 lines]  The Burgers were drawn up in the
Market-place, with their colours flying, and at the Town-
house his Majesty was serenaded by trumpets, kettle-drums
and other musick; after which the King rode to the tents
erected for him in a garden. . . 


Generic Title American Weekly Mercury 
Date 1732.11.09 
Publisher Bradford, Andrew 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1732 
Bibliography B0000877
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