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CJ-NH.776.027
31 Jul 1776:32 (459)
Boston, July 25. Thursday last, pursuant to the orders of
the honorable council, was proclaimed from the Balcony of
the state-house in this town, the Declaration of the
American Congress, absolving the United Colonies from their
allegiance to the British crown, and declaring them free and
independent states. . . [32 lines describing ceremonies]
The bells of the town were rung on the occasion; and
undissembled festivity cheared and brightened every face.
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