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IC.777.019
27 Feb 1777:22 (9/445)
London, November 15. . . Extract of a letter from Derby,
Nov. 9.
On Wednesday morning list, after the arrival of the Gazette
Extraordinary, with an account of New-York being taken by
his Majesty's forces, the bells were rang in the several
parish churches in this town; at night many bonfires were
made, and particularly a very large one before the new
assembly room in the market-place, where many respectable
gentlemen and tradesmen assembled, and drank success to his
Majesty's arms. They then paraded the town, preceeded by
torches, flags, drums, and a band of music; and were
followed by a numerous and orderly populace, who expressed
their joy on this occasion by repeated shouts of applause
for the late victory.
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