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NYGWPB.766.037
29 May 1766:223 (1221)
Philadelphia, May 22. On Monday morning last arrived here
the brig Minerva, Captain Wise, from Poole in 8 weeks, and
brought with him what we have been long impatiently waiting
for, an Act of Parliament, repealing the Stamp-Act. . . [A
detailed account of its passage in England, the arrival of
the Minerva with the news, reception of the news,
celebration, toasts drunk, etc.] The cannon belonging to the
province, being placed in the State-House yard, the royal
salute was fired on drinking the King, and seven guns after
every succeeding toast. The whole concluded in the evening
with bonfires, ringing of bells, and strong beer to the
populace, and gave general satisfaction to every person
concerned. . . . [9 more lines]
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