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CG-NH.763.017
26 Nov 1763:23 (451)
[Edinburgh] The pleasure we felt upon hearing that Wilkes
had fallen in a duel with a Scotchman, is not to be
described: Without waiting for a confirmation of the welcome
news, the guns of the castle were fired, and all business
suspended for the day: In the evening a ball was given to
the ladies, our houses were illuminated to the 15th story,
and the streets resounded with, Long live Forbes; and Forbes
for ever! . . . [3 lines describing celebration, 4 lines
confirming false report of Wilkes' death]
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