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NYGWPB.766.036
29 May 1766:22 (1221)
Boston, May 19. It is impossible to express the joy the
inhabitants in general were in, on receiving the above great
and glorious news--the bells were immediately set a ringing,
and the cannon fired under Liberty Tree and many other parts
of the town. Colours were displayed from the merchants
vessels in the harbour, and the tops of many houses. . . [9
more lines] This day being set apart for the public
rejoicings on account of the total repeal of the Stamp-Act,
the dawn was ushered in by the ringing of all the bells in
town, guns firing, drums beating, and all sorts of musick.--
Besides a display of colours on board the shipping in the
harbour, and on the tops of houses, &c.--Liberty Tree is
decorated in a splendid manner. . . [10 more lines]
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