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BNL.763.040
6 Oct 1763:11,12 (3120)
London, July 15. Extract for a letter from Malden, dated
the 12th inst.
" Yesterday morning a great number of the principal
inhabitants of this town, and the neighbouring country, went
on horseback to Danbury, where they met his Majesty's
picture, presented by John Huske, Esq; to this corporation:
it was fixed on a handsome carriage, drawn by six horses,
decorated with ribbons, and on the top were three flags; the
first having this motto George the Great and Good; the
second was the Union; and the third had for its motto,
Dignity to the Crown, and liberty to the subject.
" At eleven o'clock the picture entered this town, and
passed on to the town hall, preceded by [ileg] people who
went to meet it, and an elegant band of music, playing God
save the King, &c. It was received under a triple discharge
of artillery, accompanied by bells ringing, flags,
streamers, &c. flying, and the acclamations of a vast
concourse of people assembled on this occasion. . . [1 para]
"The corporation gave a grand and elegant dinner to Mr.
Juske, and several other gentlemen; after which many loyal
toasts were drank: and in the evening there were bonfires
and illuminations, and a great variety of fine fire-works
were played off, great plenty of beer was given to the
populace, and the whole was concluded by a ball, which did
not break up till four o'clock this morning.
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