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MG-A(G.762.002
21 Jan 1762:23 (872)
Alexandria, December 1, 1761. Yesterday being the feast of
St. Andrew, was held, for the first time, the election of
the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and council of this city, . . . [20
lines] The election being ended, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen,
and Common Council, preceded by the Officers of the State,
Sword and Mace Bearers, &c. and accompanied by many
gentlemen of the town and country, made a grand procession
to different quarters of the city, with drums, trumpets, a
Band of Music, and colours flying. The company wore blue
sashes with crosses, in compliment to the day, and upon the
whole made a splendid appearance. . . [10 lines] In the
evening a ball was given by the Scotch gentlemen, at which a
numerous and brilliant company of ladies danced. The night
concluded with bonfires, illuminations, and other
demonstrations of joy.
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