Proclamation by William & Mary... King James VII forfeits the throne of Scotland...
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April 08, 1689
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 8, 1689 Most of a ftpg. column is taken up with: "By the King & Queen (William & Mary), A PROCLAMATION, Requiring the Discovery and Bringing in of Arms lately Embezzled." The bkpg. has an item from Edinburgh which begins: "The Committee for settling the government have unanimously agreed, that the throne of Scotland is vacant, the late King James VII, having...forfeited the Crown by the Violation of the fundamental laws & constitution of the kingdom..." with more. Period underlining of some words in this report (see photos). Pg. 2 also had an ad reading: "The Form of the Proceeding to the Coronation of Their Majesties, to be punctually observed by all persons concerned, will be published before Thursday next by Edward Jones in the Savoy." Complete as a single sheet newspaper, measuring about 6 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's












