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BNL.759.018
18 Oct 1759:32 (2042)
Boston. Last Tuesday being appointed to be observed as a
day of general rejoicing in this town, on account of the
great and important success of his Majesty's arms, in the
reduction and surrender of Quebeck the capital city of
Canada, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells
of the town, which continued the whole day:. . . [17 lines]
towards evening his Excellency with both Houses were
entertained at Concert-Hall by the invitation of the
gentlemen concerned in the management, with a concert of
musick: . . . [23 lines + 2d para.]
We hear also that on account of the good news aforesaid,
there will be a ball for the ladies this evening, at
Concert-Hall, upon the invitation of his Excellency.
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