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Rioting during Guy Fawkes Day...



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November 12, 1683

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 12, 1683 

* Guy Fawkes Night anniversary celebration riot
* Pro-Catholic activist - re. King James I plot


The front page begins with a report concerning a complaint by the Ambassador of the Netherlands being assaulted during the riots, etc., during the Guy Fawkes celebrations, followed by the King's response concerning how such celebrations are to be prevented  (see). The back page has an items concerning the disposing: "...of his late Highness Prince Ruperts jewels by way of lottery..." with more details (see)
Single sheet, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, some light dirtiness, generally nice.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's