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NHG-P.772.101
6 Nov 1772:31,32 (838)
Boston, October 29. Saturday last was the anniversary of
his Majesty's accession to the throne, when he entered the
13th year of his reign: The day following was celebrated
here by the firing of the guns at Castle William, the
Batteries in the town at 1 o'clock; as [ ] aboard his
Majesty's ships in this harbour.
On this occasion also, his Excellency's Company of Cadets
commanded by the Hon. Col. Hancock, had their fourth
training [ ] The company being under arms and in uniform
dress [31:5 lines and 32:5 lines describing their muster]
In the evening the company attended at Concert-Hall, there
being a benefit concert for Mr. Selby, where was a very
brilliant appearance of gentlemen and ladies, who were
agreeable entertained with the musick, particular Handel's
Grand Coronation Anthem in 22 parts.
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