British flags, their early history, and their development at sea; with an account of the origin of the flag as a national device (1922)
Perrin, W. G. (William Gordon), 1874-1931 · Cambridge : The University Press · leaf 82
remained separate; nationaljealousies ran high, especially in England, and James was foiled inhis efforts to bring about the closer union he sought. Nevertheless,he was determined ^ that the union of the two nations should havesome other outward expression than the change in the royal standard, ^… … CtunbrldgoUntversayPMss CH. Ill] THE UNION FLAGS AND JACKS 55 and in the beginning of the fourth year of his reign he issued a pro-clamation in the following words: A Proclamation declaring what Flags South and NorthBritains shall bear at Sea. Whereas some difTcrence has arisen between our Subjects…
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