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BNL.765.074
6 Dec 1765:13 (0)
Williamsburg, (in Virginia) Oct. 31. This week arrived in
York river, the ship Leeds, Capt. Anderson, in 9 weeks from
London, on board of which came passenger George Mercer, Esq;
Chief Distributor of Stamps for this colony. . . [citizens
accost him and demand to know his intentions, he placates
them.]
This declaration gave such general satisfaction that he was
immediately borne out of the Capitol gate, amidst the
repeated acclamations of all present. As soon as night set
in the whole town was illuminated, the bells set a ringing,
and every mark of joy shown at this gentleman's declining,
in such a genteel manner to act in an office so odious to
his country.
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