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Proclamation to the people of Great Britain, issued by Prince Charles Edward as Regent for his father, before raising his Royal Standard, initialled C P R and dated in the Prince's hand, Paris, 16 May 1745.
File
Identifier: MS.2916
Scope and Contents
The proclamation is preceded by a copy of Prince James Edward's commission appointing Prince Charles Regent, Rome, 23rd December 1743, counter-signed by the latter 'Charles P.R.', and bearing his seal as Prince Regent.
This is the original manuscript, the lay-out of which is exactly followed in the printed copies.
It is accompanied by a note on its history, 1887.
Dates:
1745.