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[King] [Charles II] : A proclamation against debauched and profane persons, who, on pretence of regard to the King, revile and threaten others, or spend their time in taverns and tipping houses, drinking his health

'This morning the King's proclamacion against drinking, swearing and debauchery was read to our ships' companies in the fleet; and indeed it gave great satisfaction to all.'

Century: 1600-1699     Reader/Listener/Group: Samuel Pepys      Print: Broadsheet

 

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