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CG-NL.763.002
25 Nov 1763:31 (2)
Boston, Nov. 21. Extract of a letter from Edinburg. 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 at
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 Forever. In
short, such an universal joy has not been known to diffuse
itself through all ranks in this city since the younger
Chevalier was at Derby in 1745. But alas! this pleasing
dream lasted not long; for the next post contradicted the
account, and Wilkes still lives the curse of Scotland.
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