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Folio 147: Weymouth to Walpole. Reports an altercation at the court ball about precedence,...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/278/59

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SP 78/278/59
Date
1769 June 13
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Folio 147: Weymouth to Walpole. Reports an altercation at the court ball about precedence, involving the ambassadors of Russia, the Empire, France and Spain. As a result the lord chamberlain issued a note to all foreign ministers [f.149]. the King does not expect any ceremony at a court ball.

Date and place: 1769 June 13 St James'.

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