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May 1792

I have the honour to transmit to you by His Majestys
Command, Six Copies of the said Proclamation, in order that you
may take proper measures for carrying the same into effect; and for
encouraging all Officers and Persons to exert themselves in their
respective Stations, to Discover and bring to Justice the Authors of the
Offences therein mentioned, and to preserve the public Tranquillity

I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most Obedient Humble Servant.
Henry Dundas< no role > .

Clerk of the peace for
The County of Middlesex }

By the King
A Proclamation.

George. R.

Whereas divers wicked and seditious Writings have
been printed, published, and industriously dispersed, tending to
excite Tumult and Disorder by endeavouring to raise groundless
Jealousies and Discontents in the minds of our faithful and
Coving Subjects, respecting the Laws, and happy Constitution of
Government , civil and religious, established in this Kingdom and
endeavouring to vilify and bring into contempt the wise and wholesome
provisions made at the time of the glorious Resolution: and since
strengthened and confirmed by subsequent Laws, for the preservation
and security of the Rights and Liberties of our faithful and loving
Subjects: And Whereas divers Writing have also been Printed
Published and industriously dispersed, recommending the said wicked
and seditious Publications to the Attention of all our faithful and loving
Subjects: And Whereas we have also reason to believe that
correspondences have been entered into with sundry Persons in foreign
parts, with a view to forward the criminal and wicked purposes
abovementioned: And Whereas the Wealth, Happiness and
Prosperity of this Kingdom do, under divine Providence, chiefly
depend upon a due submission to the Laws, a just confidence in the




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