Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pa): 1740.01.25

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Index Entry Britain Strike Home [t], played by chimes in London, for war announcement 
Location London 
Citation
VGW(PA.740.005
18-25 Jan 1740:11 (182)
London, Oct 27.  Great rejoicings were made here at
proclaiming war with Spain.  When it was proclaim'd at the
Royal Exchange, the chimes immediately play'd the tune of
Britain Strike Home, &c.
   Great rejoicings were also made on the same occasion, at
Oxford, at Portsmouth, and on board His Majesty's ships.


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pa) 
Date 1740.01.25 
Publisher Parks, W. 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1740 
Bibliography B0049037
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