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BG.759.030
22 Oct 1759:11,12 (238)
Boston, October 22. Last Tuesday being appointed to be
observed as a day of general rejoicing in this town, on
account of the great and important success of his Majesty's
arms, in the reduction and surrender of Quebeck the capital
city of Canada, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of
the bells of the town, which continued the whole day: and. .
. [16 lines] Towards evening his Excellency with both Houses
were entertained at Concert Hall, by the invitation of the
gentlemen concerned in the management, with a concert of
musick: This being over, his Excellency with the Court
proceeded to the Council Chamber, where a great number of
civil and military officers, and other persons of
distinction, by his Excellency's invitation met in the
evening when his Majesty's health, and many other loyal
healths were drank.--. . . [17 more lines]
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