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CG-NL.773.048
20 Aug 1773:33 (10/510)
Boston, August 6. On Saturday last, being the anniversary
of the memorable 14th of August, 1765, when the primitive
free and independent spirit of uncorrupted British subjects
in America made a second successful effort against tyranny
and oppression, the Sons of Liberty, with their fathers and
friends, from this and the neighboring towns, convened at
Roxbury Common, to the number of 400 gentlemen.
. . . [7 lines on the effects of the bad weather]
During the entertainment, a select Band of Music patroled
the tent, and gladdened the hearts of the patriots with the
celebrated Song of the Farmer;. . . After an elegant repast,
a number of patriotic toasts were drank, succeeded by a Feu
de Joy from the cannon, and the soft sympathy of collected
music.
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