Papers of Sir Henry St. George [manuscript], 1695-1710.

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Papers of Sir Henry St. George [manuscript], 1695-1710.

Papers arising out of St. George's position as Garter King-of-Arms, including notices sent to the Gazette of those elected and installed as knights of the Garter and notes relating to these ceremonies and their expenses, in addition to a receipt and correspondence, particularly from 1702 to 1703. Attached on p. 8 are the coats of arms of Queen Anne and Prince George.

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