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MG-A(G.755.003
13 Mar 1755:31 (514)
Kingston, in Jamaica, December 7. Extract of a private
letter from a gentleman in Liverpool, to his friend in this
town, dated September 28, 1754.
I wrote in my former, that grand preparations were making
for opening our Exchange. The ceremony was perform'd on
Monday: On this occasion there was a most magnificent ball,
at which no less than 342 ladies were present, who made a
most brilliant appearance. The next day we had a concert;
the succeeding day a ball, the following day a concert; and
last night a very grand ball was given by our mayor, Mr.
Coosbie, which concluded our rejoicings. Every morning
there were public breakfasts at the expence of Mr. Ennis
Cunliffe, and Miss Clayton; and every day boat-racing on the
river for the diversion of strangers.
. . . [14 lines describing the ceremony and building]
Through the hall leads you to the Council Room, and to the
right from thence, you enter the Ball Room, which, with
Carding and Tea Rooms, were all built to accommodate the
ladies.
. . . [14 lines describing the building]
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