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NCM.764.015
21 Dec 1764:2262,2271,2272 (1/29)
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, to his
friend in Newbern, dated Novemb. 23, 1764. . . [Report of
the election of Dr. Benjamin Franklin as an agent,] to
assist the present agent at the court of London: for which
place he embark's on Wednesday last from Chester; to where
he was attended by a very great number of the reputable
inhabitants of this city and county; and on his embarking,
was saluted by a number of cannon, and the huzza's of the
people; and an Anthem was sung (composed here) suitable to
the occasion. He was rowed on board the ship King of
Prussia, . . . [50 lines, discussing various issues with the
appointment.]
THE ANTHEM SUNG AT CHESTER.
O Lord our God arise,
Scatter our enemies,
And make them fall.
Confound their politicks,
Frustrate such hypocrites,
Franklin, on thee we fix,
God save us all.
. . . [2 more verses]
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