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EJMP.776.064
8 Nov 1776:13 (3/149)
Savannah, (in Georgia) August 10. A Declaration being
received from the Hon. John Hancock, Esq; by which it
appeared, that, the Continental Congress, in the name, and
by the authority of their constituents, had declared that
the United Colonies of North America are, and of right to
be, free and independent states. . . [28 lines: Declaration
read, then procession carried it to Assembly house, then to
Liberty Pole.]
In the evening the town was illuminated, and there was
exhibited a very solemn funeral procession, attended by the
grenadier and light infantry companies and other militia,
with their drums muffled, and fifes, and a greater number of
people than ever appeared on any occasion before in this
province, when George the third was interred before the
court house in the following manner: . . .
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