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PC.768.130
12-17 Oct 1768:3183, 3191 (92)
Journal of Transactions in Boston. . . Sept. 29. The fleet
was brought to anchor near Castle William, that evening
there was throwing of sky rickets, and those passing in
boats observed great rejoicings, and that the Yankey doodle
song was the capital piece in their band of music.
. . . [1/2 column report of British ships taking positions,
quarrel over quarters.]
At about one o'clock, all the troops landed under cover of
the cannon of the ships of war, and marched into the common,
with muskets charged, bayonets fixed, colours flying, drums
beating, and fifes, &c. playing, making with the train of
artillery upwards of 700 men. . .
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