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CJ-NH.783.014
1 May 1783:31, 32 (809)
New-Haven, May 1. Thursday last was observed as a day of
festity and rejoicing, in this town, on receipt of
indubitable testimony of the most important, grand, and ever
memorable event---The total cessation of hostilities between
Great-Britain and these United States, and the full
acknowledgement of their sovereignty and independence. . .
[10 lines describing ceremonies] The service was opened by
an anthem. . . [10 more lines describing ceremonies] The
service was concluded with an anthem. . . [24 lines of
toasts, 13 more lines describing conclusion of ceremonies]
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