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BNL.766.002
2 Jan 1766:21,22,23 (0 Supplement)
Frederick-Town [Maryland], 30th November 1765.
. . .[Mock funeral of the Stamp Act]
Form of the Funeral Procession.
1. Colours of the Town-Company.
2. Drums . . . [45 lines]
During the whole procession, . . . the bells continued
ringing; . .
On their arrival at the gallows, under which the grave was
dug, the drums ceasing, and proclamation made for silence. .
. [two columns with the Funeral oration]
A loud huzza and ruff of the drums immediately followed--
and, according to his own request, his corpse was deposited
in the earth together with that of his beloved.
The grave being filled up, and acclamations repeated, the
company marched in their former order, with colours, banner,
&c. to the house of Mr. Samuel Swearingen, where an elegant
supper was prepared, and a ball given to the ladies, who
made a brilliant appearance on the occasion. . .
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