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CJ-NH.781.053
8 Nov 1781:13 (732)
New-Haven, November 8. There has been public rejoicings in
this and the neighbouring towns, on account of the signal
and important victory obtained by his Excellency General
Washington, over General Earl Cornwallis. In this town, on
Monday last, a numerous assembly convened at the brick
meeting-house, where the audience were highly entertained,
with an animating, pathetic and ingenious oration, delivered
by one of the tutors of the college, and a triumphant hymn
sung by the students. . . [8 more lines describing remainder
of celebration, 21 more lines]
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