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PGCJ.781.016
11 Aug 1781:22 (919)
Philadelphia, July 11. On Wednesday last, the anniversary
of our glorious revolution, the commencement for degrees in
the arts, was held in hall of the university, at which were
present, by particular invitation, his excellency the
president, and the honorable congress of the United States,
his excellency the president of this state and the honorable
council . . . [list continues]
An excellent band of music striking up, as the honorable
congress entered the hall, and playing until his excellency
the president, and the honorable board of trustees and
faculty of the university, were seated, ushered in the
exercises of the day, and by interludes, between the several
performances of the young gentlemen, heightened the pleasure
of the entertainment.
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