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NEWJ.741.006
26 May 1741:21 (736)
Newport, May 22. On Saturday last, having the joyful news
of Admiral Vernon's fleet destroying the forts and castles
of Carthagena, we had great rejoycings here by firing of
guns, ringing of bells, and a great bonfire, drinking his
Majesty's health, the Royal Family's, Admiral Vernon and the
general of the land forces. The vessels in our harbour had
their colours displayed, and Fort George fired 50 great
guns, our man of war sloop fired 77, and Capt John Brown's
privateer fired 66, besides several other guns that were
fired last Monday night, and other demonstrations of joy.
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