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MG-B(D.777.012
18 Mar 1777:12 (2/99)
Extract of a letter from Derby, November 9. On Wednesday
morning last, 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 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, preceded by torches,
flags, drums, and a band of music; and were followed by a
numerous and orderly populace, who expressed their joy on
the occasion by repeated shouts of applause for the late
victory.
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