By the King, a proclamation. To restrain the spreading of false news.
England and Wales.Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II)
JamesII,King of England,1633-1701.
London : Printed by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King's most excellent Majesty,
1688.
"All subjects are warned not to write, print, nor speak, any false news whatsoever, or to meddle with affairs of State in their common discourse. Those who hear such things and do not reveal them to the authorites will equally be punished." -- Steele.
At end of text: Given at Our court at VVhitehall the 26th day of October, 1688. In the fourth year of Our reign.
Steele notation: Cle- Promoters Of-; Arms 106.
Wing (2nd ed.)
Crawford, J.L.L. Royal proclamations, 1485-1714,
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