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BG.768.006
4 Apr 1768:31 (679)
New-York, March 24. Friday last the 18th inst. being the
anniversary of the Repeal of the Stamp-Act, a numerous
company of the principal merchants and other respectable
inhabitants of this city, friends to constitutional liberty
and trade, assembled at Mr. Jones's and Mr. Bardin's
taverns, which are nearly adjoining, where union flags where
displayed, and elegant entertainments provided. When the
company had dined, by common consent the remains of the
entertainment were sent to the poor prisoners in the goal,
with a suitable quantity of liquor, and some of the company
voluntarily attended, to see it properly distributed. After
dinner the following loyal and patriotic healths were drank.
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A band of musick was provided, and in the evening some
curious fireworks played off for the entertainment of the
company. Every thing was conducted with proper decorum,
ease and good humour, and the evening was spent in harmony,
cheerfulness, and a pleasing flow of social affections.
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