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NYM(G.780.043
24 Apr 1780:31 (1488)
Mr. Gaine, Of the little army of rebels at Morris Town, none
are so impatient under the abuse of being forcibly detained
after the expiration of the terms of their inlistment, as
the Sons of St. Patrick, who have been seduced into the
service of the Congress. . . .[3 lines] the then ensuing
anniversary of the 17th of March. It was a day of
apprehension to some, who looked for bloodshed and murder,
but American policy outwitted Irish good humour. Washington
on the day before the feast, gave out an order for honouring
the Saint, and for the gratification of his votaries, with a
dispensation from labour, and the next morning was ushered
in with music and the hoisting of colours, exhibiting the 13
stripes, the favourite harp, and an inscription, declaring,
in capitals, THE INDEPENDENCE OF IRELAND. . . [5 more lines]
The simple hearted Teagues, charmed with the sight of the
harp, forgot their sufferings. . . [15 more lines describing
the event, followed by general orders issued by Washington
for the day.]
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