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NYJ-N.768.063
31 Mar 1768:22 (1317 Supplement)
Newport, March 21. Last Friday, being the anniversary of
the repeal of the Stamp-Act the day was celebrated with
public exhibitions of joy.--A flag was displayed on the top
of the noble wide-spreading tree of liberty, and a copper
plate affixed to its venerable trunk, in the room of that
which was infamously taken from it the 25th of August last.-
-A flag was hoisted at Fort George, at Liberty Mast, on the
point; and the shipping in the harbour displayed their
colours. The bells rung, and every thing wore a joyous
aspect. . . [9 more lines]
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