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NHG-P.783.017
3 May 1783:33 (27/1383)
On Monday the 28th ultimo, being the day appointed by
authority for proclaiming peace. . . [2 lines] the same was
celebrated here in a manner becoming the joyful occasion, by
the discharge of cannon from the fotts, church-hill, and his
most Christian Majesty's shop America-ringing of bells-
displaying of colours, &c. . . [1/2 column]
The day was concluded with a ball in the evening, which
was given by a number of gentlemen of the town, at which his
Honor was present; as also Capt. Macarty, and the other
French officers, and gentlemen, in town. The room was
beautifully illuminated, and the ladies were numerous and
brilliant. --Chearfulness, sociability and joy was visible
in every countenance.
Fireworks were displayed to the view of the company during
the whole time, which added great pleasure to the
entertainment.
The whole proceeding was conducted with the greatest
regularity and good order.
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